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A scale of 1 inch = 50 ft is mentioned on an old map. What is the corresponding equivalent scale?

Updated On: Mar 17, 2025

1cm = 5m
1cm=6m
1cm= 10m
1cm= 12m

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The correct option is(B): 1cm=6m

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