The scale on a map shows that 5 centimeters = 2 kilometers. What is the area, in square kilometers, of a rectangular section of the map that measures 35 centimeters by 15 centimeters? Responses
To find the area of the rectangular section on the map, we need to convert the measurements from centimeters to kilometers using the scale provided.
1 centimeter on the map = 2/5 kilometers
Therefore, 35 centimeters = 35 * 2/5 = 14 kilometers
And 15 centimeters = 15 * 2/5 = 6 kilometers
The area of the rectangular section is then:
14 kilometers * 6 kilometers = 84 square kilometers
So, the area of the rectangular section on the map is 84 square kilometers.