The actual distance between the two cities is 60m. Find the distance drawn on the map if the scale on a map is 1 mm: 6 m.

Solution

Given that the scale on the map is 1 mm: 6 m
To find the distance drawn on the map for an actual distance of 60 m,
Scale of map = distance drawn
Actual distance
1 = distance drawn
6 60 m
distance drawn = 1 x 60 = 10 mm
6
Thus, the distance on the map for the actual distance of 60 m is
10 mm.