Which of the following is true of a map with a scale of 1:24000?

a. A distance of 1 centimeter on the map is equal to a distance of 24,000 kilometers on the Earth's actual surface.
b. A distance of 1 centimeter on the map is equal to a distance of 24,000 meters on the Earth's actual surface.
c. A distance of 1 inch on the map is equal to a distance of 24,000 inches on the Earth's actual surface.
d. A distance of 1 inch on the map is equal to a distance of 24,000 feet on the Earth's actual surface.


c. A distance of 1 inch on the map is equal to a distance of 24,000 inches on the Earth's actual surface.

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