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Convert the given Statement of Scale into Representative Fraction (R. F.). 1 cm represents 100 metres - Geography

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Convert the given Statement of Scale into Representative Fraction (R. F.).

1 cm represents 100 metres

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Solution

Representative Fraction

= `("Distance of Map")/("Distance of ground")`

Distance on Map = 1 cm

Distance on Ground = 100 meters

1 cm = 100 meters

Representative Fraction = `1/(10,000)`

Therefore representative fraction = 1 : 10,000

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Chapter 2: Map Scale - Exercise [Page 24]

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NCERT Practical Work in Geography [English]
Chapter 2 Map Scale
Exercise | Q 3. (iv) | Page 24
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