A map has a scale of 1 cm : 21 km. Two cities are 3.1 cm apart on the map. To the nearest tenth of a kilometer, what is the actual distance corresponding to the map distance?
1 Answer
The two cities are
Explanation:
The map has a scale of
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A map has a scale of
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Consider the map to be a satellite picture view of the countryside you are travelling in that has been reduced in size to fit into your phone. The picture has a scale of 1 cm : 21 km.
If the two cities are 3.1 cm apart, it means that in real life they are: