A given map is enlarged 3 times its original size which is 1:150000 what will be the new scale?

A. 1 : 50,000
B. 1 : 75,000
C. 1 : 100,000
D. 1 : 450,000

Correct Answer:

Option A – 1 : 50,000

Explanation

A is correct; when the map is enlarged the new scale is 1 : 50,000
A is correct. when the map is enlarged the representative fraction becomes smaller i.e. 1: 150,000/3
= 1: 50,000