In order to create an acetate overlay of a 1:24,000 scale USGS topographic map so that it can be used with 1:12,000 scale aerial photographs, what setting should be used on a standard photocopier?
A)Reduce the map by 200%
B)Reduce the map by 50%
C)Enlarge the map by 50%
D)Enlarge the map by 200%

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In order to create an acetate overlay of a 1:24,000 scale USGS topographic map so that it can be used with 1:12,000 scale aerial photographs, the photocopier should be set to enlarge the map by 200%. The acetate overlay will then be at the larger scale needed to match the scale of the aerial photograph.

In Order to Create an Acetate Overlay of a 1:24,000