The map of a city is drawn on a scale of 1 : 50000. The distance between twolocations is 12 cm on the map. The actual distance between the two locations is (A) 6 km (B) 9 km (C) 12 km (D) 15 km

Correct option is A

The given scale is 1:50000, meaning 1 cm on the map represents 50000 cm in reality.

• The given distance on the map = 12 cm.
• Using the scale, the actual distance is:
  ​$$12 \times 50000 = 600000 \text{ cm}$$​​
  
• Converting cm to km:$$\frac{600000}{100000} = 6 \text{ km}$$​​

Thus, the correct answer is (A) 6 km.