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The scale on a map is stated as

1/200 000

A main road connects two towns which are 28 kilometres apart.

How far will it be on the map, in centimetres, between the two towns along the main road?

2 Answers

6 votes

Answer:

2,800,000 Centimeters.

Explanation:

Multiply by 100,000. (works for any kilometers to centimeters conversion. For example, 2 kilometers is 200,000 centimeters. *2 x 100,000*)

User Naa
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4 votes
28,000/2000
Is 14

So 14 is your answer
User Valerio Gentile
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