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On a map, the distance between Los Angeles, CA and San Francisco, CA is

51.5 cm. What is the actual distance if the map scale is 1 cm:8 mi.?
OA) 4 mi
OB) 4.12 mi
OC) 41.2 mi
OD) 412 mi

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Your answer would be D: 412 miles

You're welcome ;)

User Priyshrm
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Answer:

D

Explanation:

If the scale is 1 centimeter per 8 miles, and there is a distance of 51.5 centimeters on the map, what you have to do is multiply 51.5 and 8

51.5 times 8 is 412.

The actual distance is 412 miles

User Gareth Lyons
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