Question

3. On a map of the northeast United States, the map scale says that 1 centimeters = 5

miles. The distance shown on the map between New York City and Buffalo is 58 cm.
What is the actual distance between the two cities?

Answer 1

290 Miles

Explanation:

Take your 58cm, as we were told 1cm equals 5 miles.
We can time 58 by 5 which gives you 290 Miles.