Question

A map is scaled so that 3 cm on the map is equal to 21 actual miles. If two cities on the map are 5 cm apart, proportion would you use to solve the problem?

A. map/actual = 21/3 = 5/x
B. map/actual = 3/21 = 5/x
C. map/actual = x/21 = 5/3
D. map/actual = 3/5 = 21/x


I got B as my answer

Answer 1

@jim_thompson5910

Answer 2

you got it

Answer 3

I'm not entirely sure but I would have said B as well if it makes any difference :P

Answer 4

i choice D
:)

Answer 5

how did u get D?

Answer 6

@jim_thompson5910 would you have to agree with @RadEn ?

Answer 7

D is partially correct...but...look at how they add in map/actual

Answer 8

B is the best fit

Answer 9

no, im wrong..
not read to map/actual

Answer 10

sorry :)