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the distance between two towns on a map is 6cm. the actual distance between 2 towns is 48km what is the scale on the map​

User Jim Hudson
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Answer:

1 cm=8 km

Explanation:

We can use a ratio to determine the scale. Take the distance on the map on the left and the "real distance" on the right

6 cm=48 km

Divide by 6

6 cm/ 6 = 48 km /6

1 cm=8 km

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