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The distance between Austin and Dallas is 288 kilometers. A map uses a scale in which 1 centimeter represents 18 kilometers. what is the difference between these two cities on the map in centimeters?

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Given:

Scale = 1 cm : 18 km

Distance from Austin to Dallas = 288 km

Required:

Difference between the two cities on the map in centimeter

Solution:


288\operatorname{km}\cdot\frac{1\operatorname{cm}}{18\operatorname{km}}=(288)/(18)cm=16\operatorname{cm}

Answer:

16 cm

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