The distance between two cities on a map is 3.5 centimeters. The map uses a scale in which 1 centimeter represents 20 kilometers. What is the actual distance between these two cities in kilometers?

Answer 1

To find the actual distance between the two cities in kilometers, we need to first convert the 3.5 centimeters on the map to kilometers using the scale provided.

1 centimeter on the map represents 20 kilometers
So, 3.5 centimeters on the map represent:
3.5 centimeters x 20 kilometers/1 centimeter = 70 kilometers

Therefore, the actual distance between the two cities is 70 kilometers.