Question

A large map of the United States uses a scale of $2 \text{ cm} = 2.5\text{ km}$. On the map, the distance between two cities is 1 meter. What is the actual distance between the two cities (in kilometers)? PLZ ANSWER NOW CORRECTLY FAST ILL GIVE 40 POINTSS!!!!!!! PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

Answer 1

Answer: (AoPS)

125

Explanation:

A distance of 1 meter is 50 times 2 cm, so the actual distance between the two cities is 50 times 2.5 km, which is 125 km.