Question

two fields at a state park are 1,000 meters from each other. on a map the two fields are 8 centimeters apart. what scale is the map using

Answer 1

1 centimeter on the map=125 meters

Explanation:

We need to find how many meters for 1 centimeter, because that is the lowest value.

So, divide 8 by 8 to get 1 centimeter.

To get its equal distance, divide 1000 by 8 as well.

1000/8=125

Hope this helps!