Question

The scale on a map shows that 5 centimeters = 2 kilometers.

Part A
What number of centimeters on the map represents an actual distance of 5 kilometers? Show your answer and explain your work.

Part B
What is the actual number of kilometers that is represented by 2 centimeters on the map? Show your answer and explain your work.

Answer 1

Answer:

part A- 12.5 cm = 5 km

Step-by-step explanation:

10 cm = 4 km

2.5 cm = 1 km

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12.5 cm = 5 km