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Scale Drawings

Question 9 • Mathematical Models with Applications - MA4072 CR

A map has a scale of 2 inches = 20 kilometers. If the distance between two cities on the map is 10 inches, what is the actual distance between the cities?

Answer
A
120 km
B
150 km
C
100 km
D
10 km

Explanation

The scale says 2 inches represent 20 kilometers, so each inch represents 10 kilometers. For 10 inches, calculate 10 × 10 = 100 kilometers. The correct choice is 100 km.

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