Question

The distance from New Orleans to Memphis is 3.5 centimeters on a map. The actual distance between the cities is about 350 miles. Which scale is on the map?
A. 1 centimeter = 10 miles
B. 1 centimeter = 100 miles
C. 10 centimeters = 1 mile
D. 100 centimeters = 1 mile

Answer 1

B. 1=100 because when we divide 350 with 3.5 we get 100. :) I hope this helps, if not, I might be able to explain further. 

Answer 2

B is the answer you seek, my child.