a given map is enlarged 3 times its original size which is 1;150,000 what will
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JAMB 2015
a given map is enlarged 3 times its original size which is 1;150,000 what will be the new scale?
- A. 1 : 50,000
- B. 1 : 75,000
- C. 1 : 100,000
- D. 1 : 450,000
Correct Answer: A. 1 : 50,000
Explanation
A is correct; when the map is enlarged the new scale is 1 : 50,000 A is correct. when the map is enlarged the representative fraction becomes smaller i.e. 1: 150,000/3 = 1: 50,000
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