To calculate the distance on the map, we need to use the scale provided and convert the actual distance to the corresponding distance on the map.
The scale 1:250,000 means that one unit on the map represents 250,000 units in the real world.
Step 1: Convert the actual distance to the same unit as the scale:
Since the actual distance is given in kilometers, we need to convert it to the same unit as the scale. As the scale is in units, we will convert the 80 km to units by multiplying it by 250,000:
80 km * 250,000 (units/km) = 20,000,000 units
Step 2: Convert the distance in units to centimeters:
To convert the distance in units to centimeters, we need to know the conversion factor. Let's use the assumption that 1 unit on the map represents 1 centimeter in real life. Therefore, the distance on the map will be:
20,000,000 units * 1 centimeter/unit = 20,000,000 centimeters
So, the distance between the two cities on the map would be 20,000,000 centimeters.