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The scale on a map reads 1 cm: 3 km. The distance between Naira's home and her school on the map is 2 cm. What is the actual distance?

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2 cm

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3 km

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6 km

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6 cm

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Solution

The correct option is C 6 km
Scale = 1 cm: 3 km

Distance on the map = 2 cm
Actual distance = 2 × 3 km = 6 km

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