SOLUTION: On a map, a distance of 15 centimeters represents 5 kilometers. If a street is 500 meters long, what is its length on the map, in centimeters? (1 kilometer = 1,000 meters)
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Question 472132: On a map, a distance of 15 centimeters represents 5 kilometers. If a street is 500 meters long, what is its length on the map, in centimeters? (1 kilometer = 1,000 meters)
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Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
500 m.=.5 kilometers
15 cm=5000 meters
500/5000=.1
.1x15=1.5 cm..
The street is 1.5 cm. long on the map..
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