Question

the scale on a map is 1 cm for every 400 km .If the Maine and Japan are 22 cm apart on the map, what is the distance between Maine and Japan?

Answer 1

8,800

Explanation:

400 km

1 cm

=

d

22 cm

Answer 2

We know that 1 cm = 400 km
Therefore, 22 cm = x
Cross multiply:
(1)x = (400×22)
x = 8800