The scale of a map says that 3 cm represents 10 km. What distance on the map (in centimeters) represents an actual distance of 5 kilometers?

Musical Shore asked Nov 25, 2022

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The scale of a map says that 3 cm represents 10 km.

What distance on the map (in centimeters) represents an actual distance of 5 kilometers?

Musical Shore asked Nov 25, 2022

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Answer:

1.5 cm

Explanation:

5 km is half of 10 km.

1.5 cm is half of 3 cm.

Knut Eldhuset answered Nov 30, 2022

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