Question

the scale on a map is 1:500000
two towns are 7cm apart on the map
what is the actual distance between the towns in kilometers ?

Answer 1

Answer:

35km

Step-by-step explanation:

1:500000

7:?

(cross multiply)

=3500000cm

1km=100000cm

3500000cm

3500000cm×1km

100000cm

=35km