Question

The scale of the map is 1 cm : 76 km. What is the actual distance between the two towns that are 3 cm apart on the map?

Answer 1

The actual distance between the two towns = 228 km.

Explanation:

Here, the scale is 1 cm = 76 km

Now the distance between the two towns = 3 cm

As it is given : 1 cm = 76 km

So, 3 cm = 3 x (1 cm) = 3 x ( 76 km) = 228 km

or, 3 cm = 228 km

Hence, the actual distance between the two towns = 228 km.