angieli2468 angieli2468
  • 03-10-2020
  • Mathematics
contestada

The scale of a map is 1:10,000,000. What is the real distance between two cities if the distance between them on map is 1.7 dm.

Respuesta :

sqdancefan
sqdancefan sqdancefan
  • 03-10-2020

Answer:

  1700 km

Step-by-step explanation:

Multiply the map scale by 1.7 dm:

  1.7 dm : 17,000,000 dm

At this distance, a more useful unit is km, so we have ...

  (17×10^6)(10^-1 m) = 1.7×10^6 m = 1700×10^3 m = 1700 km

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

________________ are the economic foundation for the coastal countries of west and central Africa.
Who rejected US membership in the League of Nations and ultimately the Treaty of Versailles a. Allied leaders b. The US Senate c. President Wilson d. The House
Which of the following was NOT a reason for population growth in the Sun Belt? Choose one answer. a. New industrial opportunities b. Strong labor unions c.
Given: F(x) = x + 2 and G(x) = 3x + 5 (F + G) (x) =
what is 21/56 simplified
What is the gram-formula mass of (NH4)3PO4?(1) 112g/mol (2) 121g/mol (3) 149g/mol (4) 242g/mol
A cone has a radius of 8 inches and a height of 12 inches.What is the exact volume of the cone?
How do Hamlet's words to the king communicate the theme of death and life in this passage? The human spirit can triumph over death. Life and death form an endle
Explain what causes air pressure:
Ecrivez les phrases suivantes au passé compose Question: le lion rugit ferocement