Question

The scale on a map states that 1 centimeter corresponds to 20 kilometers. On the map, two cities are 0.3 cm apart. Find the actual distance.

a. 6 km
c. 0.6 km
b. 600 km
d. 60 km

Answer 1

The answer is a ..........

Answer 2

20 times 0.3 equals 6. So the actual distance is 6 kilometers.