NECO Geography 2025 Objective — Question 6
Question 6 of 50 from the National Examinations Council (NECO) Geography 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Calculate the actual area of the mapped district if the map measures 15.5cm by 12.5cm.
- A. 387.5km2
- B. 775km2Correct
- C. 193.75km2
- D. 1550km2
Explanation
The map's area = 15.5cm x 12.5cm = 193.75cm2. Since 1cm represents 2km on the ground, the actual area = 193.75cm2 x (2km/1cm)^2 = 193.75cm2 x 4km2/cm2 = 775km2.
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