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On a map, 1 cm represents 5 km. Two towns are 14 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance?

  1. 2.8 km
  2. 19 km
  3. 70 km
  4. 700 km

Answer

C. 70 km

Solution

14 cm × 5 km/cm = 70 km.

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