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On the map of Galconda Fort given in the class V textbook, 1cm distance is equal to a distance of 110 metres on the ground. On this map the distance between Fateh Darwaja and Jamali Darwaja is 10.7 cm. On the ground, the minimum distance between the two would be

A.
1.070 km
B.
1.177 km
C.
10.70 km
D.
11.77 km

Solution:

Concept:Maps are drawn to reduced scales.Scale = actual distance on the ground/distance shown on the map.Given:Scale 1 cm = 110 metersThe distance between Fateh Darwaja and Jamali Darwaja = 10.7 cm.Explanation:1 cm on map = 110 meters on the ground.The actual distance between cities = 10.7 x 110 meters = 1177 m = 1.177 kmThus, the actual distance between Fateh Darwaja and Jamali Darwaja = is approximately 1.177 km.

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