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The scale on a map is stated as
1:100 000
On the map, Jennifer estimates that the distance to her destination is 8 cm.
If she is correct in her estimate, how many kilometres is it to her destination?​

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8 km

Explanation:

The scale means the map distance of 8 cm translates to 800,000 cm in the real world. There are 100 cm in 1 m, and 1000 m in 1 km, so that distance is ...

800,000 cm = 8,000 m = 8 km

It is 8 km to Jennifer's destination.