Answer to Question #285198 in Algebra for Chris

Question

On a certain map, the straight-line distance between The Pas and Winnipeg is 4.1cm. If the scale

of the map is 1cm = 120 km, how far apart are The Pas and Winnipeg, to the nearest kilometer?

Answer 1

Since the scale of the map is 1cm = 120km, and the straight-line distance between The Pas and Winnipeg on this map is 4.1cm, the real distance is equal to $4.1\times 120=492$ km.