SOLUTION: a map has a scale of 1 centimeter:120 kilometers. Use the given actual distance to find the distance on the map. Actual distance = 60km

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Question 389826: a map has a scale of 1 centimeter:120 kilometers. Use the given actual distance to find the distance on the map. Actual distance = 60km
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Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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a map has a scale of 1 centimeter:120 kilometers. Use the given actual distance to find the distance on the map. Actual distance = 60km
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120 km = 1cm
60 km = 60/120 *1
0.5 cm.
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Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1%2F120 cm/km = x%2F60 cm/km
1+=+2x
x+=+.5 cm