Question

On a map with a scale of 2 cm = 1km, the distance from Beau's house to the beach is 4.6 centimeters. What is the actual distance?

Answer 1

2.3

since 2 cm=1k you divide by 2

Answer 2

So the given is 4.6 cm and you're trying to find the amount of km.
GIVEN: 2 cm = 1 km
4.6/2 = 2.3 km