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Refer to the image and answer the question that follows: With reference to the scale given in topographical map (2cm=1km), what is the area of the land enclosed between 48 to 50 easting and 28 to 31 northings?
Topic: Area calculation
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(b) 06 sq. km..
Explanation
Eastings 48–50 span 2 km and northings 28–31 span 3 km; 2 × 3 = 6 sq. km.
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06 sq. km..
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