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On a map, 1 cm represents 20 km. Two towns are 2 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance?

  1. 0.1 km
  2. 22 km
  3. 400 km
  4. 40 km

Answer

D. 40 km

Solution

2 cm × 20 km/cm = 40 km.

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