SOLUTION: On a map, one centimeter represents 45 kilometers. Two towns are 135 kilometers apart. What is the distance between the towns on the map

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Question 833095: On a map, one centimeter represents 45 kilometers. Two towns are 135 kilometers apart. What is the distance between the towns on the map
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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If 1 cm represents 45 km, then how many cm represents 135km?
Divide the total distance (135) by 45 to get 3