The distance between Austin and Dallas is 288 kilometers. A map uses a scale in which 1 centimeter represents 18 kilometers. what is the difference between these two cities on the map in centimeters?

Respuesta :

Given:

Scale = 1 cm : 18 km

Distance from Austin to Dallas = 288 km

Required:

Difference between the two cities on the map in centimeter

Solution:

[tex]288\operatorname{km}\cdot\frac{1\operatorname{cm}}{18\operatorname{km}}=\frac{288}{18}cm=16\operatorname{cm}[/tex]

Answer:

16 cm