Question

A map has a scale of 3 cm: 8 km. If two cities are 11 cm apart on the map, what is the actual distance between the cities, to the nearest tenth of a km?

A. 41.3
B. 29.3
C. 4.1
D. 293.3

Answer 1

B., or "29.3".

Answer 2

The correct answer to the question provided would be selection B) 29.3

This can be proven by taking 11 and dividing it by 3 because the scale is 3cm and the distance apart on the map is 11, so if you divide them you would get 3.66666666667 if you take that number and multiply it by 8 because every 3cm equals 8km you would get 29.3

Hope this helps!