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Scales and Maps

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Express the following scale as a ratio in the form $1:\editable{}$1:.

1 cm represents $240$240 cm.

$1:\editable{}$1:

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A map has been drawn to a scale of $1:7000$1:7000. Find, in metres, the actual distance between two points if the map distance between the points is $8$8 mm.

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1min

On a house plan that has been drawn to a scale of $1:100$1:100, the building is drawn to a length of $158$158 mm. What is the actual length of the building?

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1min

A commercial plane measuring $66$66 metres long is to be represented on a scale model with a scale of $1:100$1:100. Find, in metres, the length of the plane in the scale model.

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1min
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MS1-12-3

interprets the results of measurements and calculations and makes judgements about their reasonableness

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