SOLUTION: The scale of a map is 2.5 : 40 km. Find the actual distance for each map distance. Round your answer to the nearest tenth if necessary.
1.) 15cm 2.) 4cm 3.) 21cm
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Question 111842: The scale of a map is 2.5 : 40 km. Find the actual distance for each map distance. Round your answer to the nearest tenth if necessary.
1.) 15cm 2.) 4cm 3.) 21cm
Thanks whoever solves this!
-Jasmine
Answer by checkley71(8403) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2.5/15=40/x now cross multiply
2.5x=15*40
2.5x=600
x=600/2.5
x=240 cm. is the actual distance.
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