Convert the given Statement of Scale into Representative Fraction (R. F.). 1 inch represents 1 yard - Geography

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

1 inch represents 1 yard

Sum

Representative Fraction
= `1/36`
Distance on Map = 1 inch
Distance on Ground = 1 yard
1 yard = 36 inches
Representative Fraction =

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

Therefore representative fraction = 1:36

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Chapter 2: Map Scale - Exercise [Page 24]

Chapter 2 Map Scale
Exercise | Q 3. (iii) | Page 24

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

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Convert the given Representative Fraction (R. F.) into Statement of Scale in the System of Measurement shown in parentheses:

1 : 100,000 (into km)

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1 : 126,720 (into miles)

Convert the given Representative Fraction (R. F.) into Statement of Scale in the System of Measurement shown in parentheses:

1 : 50,000 (into metres)