Question

On a map, there are 3 centimeters between two cities. The actual distance between the cities is 45 kilometers.

Answer 1

Answer:

1 cm = 15 km

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The scale used in map was 1 cm = 15 km.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given,

Distance between two cities on map = 3 centimeters

Actual distance between cities = 45 kilometers

Ratio of distance on map to actual distance = 3:45

Both are multiples of 3, therefore, dividing by 3

$\frac{3}{3}:\frac{45}{3}$

$1:15$

The scale used in map was 1 cm = 15 km.

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