Solving Ratio Word Problems: Centimeters to Kilometers

What is the scale given in the problem?

• 7 centimeters for every 10 kilometers

• 10 centimeters for every 7 kilometers

• 10 centimeters for every 5 kilometers

• 5 centimeters for every 10 kilometers

If the map shows 7 centimeters, how many kilometers does it represent in the real world?

• 7 kilometers

• 14 kilometers

• 10 kilometers

• 5 kilometers

What is the actual distance between the two cities?

• 60 kilometers

• 50 kilometers

• 70 kilometers

• 80 kilometers

How many times do you need to multiply the scale to find the distance for 60 kilometers?

• 7 times

• 6 times

• 8 times

• 5 times

What is the distance between the two cities on the map in centimeters?

• 42 centimeters

• 46 centimeters

• 40 centimeters

• 44 centimeters