B. 3 centimeters
Since Lewis City and Bellstown are 120 km apart and the distance between them on the drawing is 6 centimeters, each centimeter on the drawing represents 20 km.
Therefore, the distance between Jenkinsville and Bellstown on the drawing would be 40 km / 20 km per cm = 2 cm.
Therefore, the distance between Lewis City and Jenkinsville on Arturo's drawing would be 6 cm - 2 cm = 4 cm.
So, the correct answer is B. 3 centimeters.
Use the table to answer the question.
Town | Town | Actual Distance Between Towns |
Bellstown | Lewis City | 120 km |
Bellstown | Jenkinsville | 40 km |
Bellstown | Lewis City | 60 km
Arturo creates a scale drawing showing these distances. If the distance between Lewis City and Bellstown is 6 centimeters on his drawing, how far apart are Lewis City and Jenkinsville on Arturo's drawing?
A. 0.05 centimeters
B. 3 centimeters
C. 2 centimeters
D. 12 centimeters
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