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Question 6 • TX-College Prep Math A

On a map, two locations are 0.75 centimeter apart. Their actual distance is 15 kilometers apart. What scale could be shown on the map? Select three options.

Answer
A
0.25 centimeter = 3 kilometers
B
0.4 centimeter = 8 kilometers
C
0.75 centimeter = 15 kilometers
D
3 centimeters = 60 kilometers
E
6 centimeters = 144 kilometers

Explanation

The map scale is 0.75 centimeter for 15 kilometers. Dividing both measurements by 0.75 gives 1 centimeter for 20 kilometers. Choices B, C, and D show equivalent ratios: 0.4 to 8, 0.75 to 15, and 3 to 60 all represent 1 centimeter for 20 kilometers.

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