A road is drawn on a map using a
scale of 5 cm represents 2500 m .
Read and interpret the linear scale in
statement form.

In statement form, the linear scale can be interpreted as: “Every 5 centimeters measured on the map represents a real-world distance of 2500 meters.” This means that if you measure a road segment on the map and it spans 10 centimeters, that corresponds to a real-world distance of 5000 meters.

To get a clearer understanding, imagine planning a road trip! If you measure 15 centimeters of road on your map, you’d be traveling a nice long distance of 7500 meters, which is equivalent to 7.5 kilometers. It’s like using a magic ruler to teleport through your travels!