On a map, the distance between two cities is 7.3cm. The map scale is 1 cm: 50 km. What is the actual distance between the two cities?

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On a map, the distance

between two cities is 7.3cm.
The map scale is 1 cm: 50 km.
What is the actual distance
between the two cities?

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1 cm : 50 km

Multiply both sides by 7.3

7.3 cm : 365 km

you can do this according to the multiplication property of equality

Rhadames answered May 15, 2024

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