Scale Proportions

Front

What does a scale of a map represent?

Back

A scale of a map represents the ratio of a distance on the map to the actual distance on the ground.

Front

If 6 cm on a map represents 15 km, what is the scale ratio?

Back

The scale ratio is 6 cm : 15 km or simplified, 2 cm : 5 km.

Front

How do you set up a proportion to find an unknown distance on a map?

Back

Front

What is the actual distance represented by 6 kilometers on a map with a scale of 6 cm : 15 km?

Back

Front

If 16 cm on a map represents how many kilometers with a scale of 6 cm : 15 km?

Back

Front

What is the formula to convert inches on a map to miles if 2 inches = 35 miles?

Back

Front

How far apart are two cities that are 315 miles apart on a map with a scale of 2 in = 35 miles?

Back

Front

What are the actual dimensions of a house if a scale drawing shows 9 cm x 10 cm and 6 cm = 12 ft?

Back

The actual dimensions are 18 ft x 20 ft.

Front

If a map's scale is 1 inch = 3 miles, what is the actual distance for 5 inches?

Back

The actual distance is 15 miles.

Front

What is a scale drawing?

Back

A scale drawing is a representation of an object where the dimensions are proportional to the actual dimensions.