Question

A map has a scale of 2 cm equals 30 miles. If two towns are 300 miles apart, how far are they away from each other on the map?

Answer 1

Answer:

20cm

Step-by-step explanation:

2 = 30

30 (10) = 2(10)

Answer 2

Answer: The towns are 20 cm apart on the map.

Step-by-step explanation:

• $\frac{2}{30} = \frac{x}{300}$
• $600 = 30x$
• $20 = x$