Question

The distance between two cities on a
map is 7.5 centimeters. The map uses
a scale in which 1 centimeter
represents 10 miles. What is the actual
distance between the two cities in
miles?
A.
75 miles
B. 0.75 miles
C. 750 miles
Need H
D. 7.05 miles

Answer 1

Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

1 cm = 10 miles

7.5 cm = x

Cross multiply

x*1 cm = 10 miles * 7.5 cm

x = 75 miles cm / cm

x = 75 miles

A