Question

On a map of california 5 centimeters represents 40 actual miles.The distance from San Diego to Los Angeles is 130 miles.About how many centimeters would this distance be on the map? Explain i can give you 5 points.

Answer 1

5 cm = 40 miles
5 cm x 3 = 15 cm = 120 miles (10 miles remain)

5 cm / 2 = 2.5 cm.     2.5 cm = 20 miles
2.5 cm / 2 = 1.25 cm.       1.25 cm = 10 miles

15 cm (120 miles) + 1.25 cm (10 miles) = 16.25 cm (130 miles)