Question

Our scale is that 100 mm on the map is equal to 6371 km in Earth as our unknown conversion factor is to 1km.

We need a scaling factor that we can multiply the "distances from sea level" in km.

Using this knowledge, what is the distance from sea level in mm, if the distance is 35 km? Please show work

Answer 1

The distance from sea level in mm is 0.5494 mm.

Explanation:

Consider the provided information.

It is given that Our scale is that 100 mm on the map is equal to 6371 km in Earth.

This can be written as:

100 mm = 6371 km

Divide both the sides by 6371.

100/6371 mm = 1 km

We need to find the distance from sea level in mm, if the distance is 35 km.

Multiply both sides by 35.

100/6371 × 35 mm = 1 × 35 km

0.5494 mm = 35 km

Hence, the distance from sea level in mm is 0.5494 mm.