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On a map, 1 cm represents 10 km. Two towns are 2 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance?

  1. 20 km
  2. 0.2 km
  3. 12 km
  4. 200 km

Answer

A. 20 km

Solution

2 cm × 10 km/cm = 20 km.

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