Question

Here is a map of a town.

The map shows a centimetre ruler.
1 cm represents 4 km.
What is the real-life distance between the park and the museum?

Answer 1

The distance between park and museum is 12km.

Explanation:

The ratio of map is 1cm : 4km. So you have to multiply by 4 :

`1cm = 4km \\ 3cm = 4km * 3 \\ 3cm = 12km`

Answer 2

12km

Explanation: