First, we need to calculate the actual dimensions of the rectangular section in kilometers using the scale provided.
35 centimeters = 35/5 = 7 kilometers
15 centimeters = 15/5 = 3 kilometers
Now, we can calculate the area of the rectangular section in square kilometers:
Area = length x width
Area = 7 km x 3 km
Area = 21 km^2
Therefore, the area of the rectangular section of the map is 21 square kilometers.
The scale on a map shows that 5 centimeters = 2 kilometers.
What is the area, in square kilometers, of a rectangular section of the map that measures 35 centimeters by 15 centimeters?
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