SOLUTION: The scale on a map is 1:500. One inch on the map would represent how many feet in real life? I think it would be 500 feet because 1in to 500 feet ratio. but I do not think t

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Question 21240: The scale on a map is 1:500. One inch on the map would represent how many feet in real life?
I think it would be 500 feet because 1in to 500 feet ratio. but I do not think that there is enough information to make that choice.

Answer by piglet162431(90) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
not really.
cuz they're comparing 1:500 on the SAME UNIT.
that's why 1 inch on map in 500 INCH in real life.