The scale of a map is 1 cm? : 74 km. What is the actual distance between two towns that are 4 cm apart on the? map?

Question

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Answer 1

Hi Lia!

 

if the scale of a map states that 1cm equals 74km, and the distance on the map between two towns is 4cm, then you need to do the following:

 

Multiply 4 by 74, which will give you the answer.  Remember the unit of measurement is km.

 

You can also treat this problem as a proportion and solve by:

1. setting 1/74 = 4/x   
2. cross multiply to get x = 4*74
3. x = 296 km.

Answer 2

1 cm = 74 km

(4)1cm = (4)74 km

4 cm = ??

 

Can you answer?