22,800 m ÷ 1000 = 22∙8 km. 5∙7 cm on the map represents 22∙8 km in real life. Interpret the scale. Write both parts of the ratio as cm lengths. 1 cm represents 400,000 cm. Divide the ...

The scale of a map allows a reader to calculate the size, height and dimensions of the features shown on the map, as well as distances between different points. The scale on a map is the ratio ...