Question

A map is drawn using a scale of 2 cm : 75 miles. Two cities are 325 miles

apart. How far apart are the two cities on the map?

Answer 1

The answer is 8.67

Explanation:

Divide the distance by 75 since it's the actual distance of the scale factor

325/75=4.33

Multiply the answer by the scale factor

4.33×2=8.67