SOLUTION: the distance measured on a map varies directly with the actual distance. If 1 cm represents 25 km,how many kilometers are represented by 7 cm?

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Question 474474: the distance measured on a map varies directly with the actual distance. If 1 cm represents 25 km,how many kilometers are represented by 7 cm?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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It's 7 times.
7*25 = 175 km
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Map scales are given as ratios, this one would be 1:25000, a commonly used scale for tactical maps for use on the ground.