Question

On a map, 2 cm represents 30 mi. On the map, the distance between two cities is 7.5 cm.

What is the actual distance between the two cities?

A.
8 mi

B.
35.5 mi

C.
112.5 mi

D.
225 mi

Answer 1

To better understand this question, you'd benefit from creating a proportion, that is, 2 / 30 = 7.5 / x. The equation would turn into 2x = 225. You can solve it from there.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

On a map, 2 cm represents 30 mi. On the map, the distance between two cities is 7.5 cm.

What is the actual distance between the two cities?

A.
8 mi

B.
35.5 mi

C.
112.5 mi

D.
225 mi