Question

On a map, the length of a nature-center trail is 4.8 centimeters. If the scale is 2 centimeters to 12 kilometers, what is the actual length of the trail?

OA. 28.8 kilometers
OB. 29.8 kilometers
OC. 14.4 kilometers
OD. 32.8 kilometers

Answer 1

The answer is 28.8km
4.8 / 2 = 2.4
12 • 2.4 = 28.8 km

Answer 2

1 cm / 6 km = 4.8 cm / x km

x = 4.8 cm (6 km/cm) = 28.8 km

The correct answer is A.