Question

a map is drawn using a scale of 1cm/80mi . two cities are 280 miles apart.how far apart are the cities on the map

Answer 1

3.5 cm

Explanation:

Use a proportion.

280 miles is to 80 miles as x cm is to 1 cm

280/80 = x/1

28/8 = x/1

8x = 28

x = 3.5

Answer: 3.5 cm