
2-3 The scale factor, unknown lengths and map scale
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03 2-3 The scale factor, unknown lengths and map scale
- The scale factor k is the ratio of a pair of corresponding sides; if k = 1 the two polygons are congruent.
- To find an unknown length: set the ratio of corresponding sides equal, then solve the proportion.
Scale of maps and models
- A scale 1 : 50000 means 1 cm on the map represents 50000 cm = 500 m in reality.
- Actual distance = map distance ÷ scale; always convert units before computing.
- Areas scale with the square of the scale: area on the map = actual area × (scale)².
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