Question

A map is drawn using a scale of 1cm/80mi

two cities are 280 miles apart.
how far apart are the cities on the map?

A. 4.5 mi
B. 3.5 cm
C. 3.5 mi
D. 4.5 cm​

Answer 1

B) 3.5cm

Explanation:

1/80 = n/280

1 * 280 = n * 80

280 = 80n

3.5 = n or n = 3.5