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
A 84
B 72
C 49
D 525
To find the area of the rectangular section of the map, we need to first convert the given measurements to kilometers. Since 5 centimeters = 2 kilometers, we can use this ratio to convert the measurements:
35 centimeters x (2 kilometers / 5 centimeters) = 14 kilometers
15 centimeters x (2 kilometers / 5 centimeters) = 6 kilometers
Now, we can find the area:
Area = 14 kilometers x 6 kilometers = 84 square kilometers
Therefore, the area of the rectangular section of the map is 84 square kilometers.
Answer: A) 84