Question

The scale on a map states that 1 centimeter corresponds to 20 kilometers. On the map, two cities are 0.3 cm apart. Find the actual distance.

Answer 1

Answer: The actual distance is 6 km

Step-by-step explanation: If you do a conversion from 1 cm to 20 km in fraction form, you will have

`(1cm)/(20km) = (0.1cm)/(km ?)`

So, if you solve for km, you will get 6 using cross multipulcation