Which proportion would you use to solve the following problem? A map has a scale of 1 cm : 5 km. Determine how far apart two cit

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ies are if they are 8 cm apart on the map. A. B. C. D.

2 answers:

natta225 [31] · Answer 1 · 2022-12-31T19:27:00+03:00

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Answer:

40 km

Step-by-step explanation:

We can use a ratio to solve

1 cm 8 cm

-------- = ----------

5 km x km

Using cross products

1 * x = 5 * 8

x = 40

40 km

Novay_Z [31] · Answer 2 · 2022-12-31T21:23:24+03:00

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$\bf \large{\pink{ \implies}} \tt \: \frac{1 \: cm}{5 \: km} \: = \: \frac{8 \: cm}{x} \: \: \: \rm{\red{ (cross \: \: multiplying)}}$

$\bf \large{\pink{ \implies}} \tt \:x \: = \: 40$

<h3>⇛ Distance is 40 km</h3>