Question

The map of a community shows that a lake is 6 inches away from a library. The scale of the map is 14 inch represents 3.5 meters. How far apart are the actual lake and library? A. 42 m A. 42 m, , B. 84 m B. 84 m C. 49 m C. 49 m D. 14 m D. 14 m

Answer 1

Answer:

Real distance = 84 meter

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Map distance = 6 inches

Map scale 1/4 inch = 3.5 m

Computation:

0.25 inches = 3.5 m

Computation:

Real distance = 6/0.25[3.5]

Real distance = 24[3.5]

Real distance = 84 meter