SOLUTION: the scale of a detailed map is 1:2000. find the actual area, in square metres, for each of the following areas on the map. (A)5cm2

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Question 549273: the scale of a detailed map is 1:2000. find the actual area, in square metres, for each of the following areas on the map.
(A)5cm2
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/5=2000/x
x=10,000 cm^2