Asked by lilly

A map has a scale of 3 cm : 18 km. If Riversaid and Smithville are 54 km apart, then they are how far apart on the map?

how would I set the up as a proportion?

14 years ago

Answered by Ms. Sue

3/18 = x/54

Cross multiply and solve for x.

14 years ago

Answered by lilly

x=9?

14 years ago

Answered by Ms. Sue

Right. x = 9 cm

14 years ago

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