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The distance between the school and the airport on a map is 7.25 cm. The scale of the map is 1 cm : 12m. What is the actual distance between the school and the airport?

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Answer: 87 m


Explanation:

This problem can be solved by using a simple ratio and proportion.

The way you figure this out is::

Model = 12 m/ 1 cm = x/7.25 cm

Solve for x and you should receive this answer:

x = 87 m


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