Question

hello If a map is drawn using a scale of 1cm/80mi and the two cities are 280 miles apart how far apart are the cities on the map?​

Answer 1

3.5 cm

Explanation:

this question is really easy to solve once you understand it!

all i did was divide 280 by 80, because 1 cm = 80 m, 280/80 = 3.5 cm

Answer 2

3.5 cm.

Explanation:

scale 1cm : 80mi.

280mi x 1 cm

80mi

= 3.5 cm.