The actual distance between Mike's house and John's house is 28 km. On a map, the distance between the two houses is 3.5 cm. What is the scale used on this map? A. 2 cm = 7 km B. 2 cm = 5 km C. 1 km = 8 cm D. 1 cm = 8 km

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The actual distance between Mike's
house and John's house is 28 km. On a
map, the distance between the two
houses is 3.5 cm. What is the scale used
on this map?
A. 2 cm = 7 km
В. 2 ст
5 km
C. 1 km = 8 cm
D. 1 cm = 8 km
Transcribed Image Text:The actual distance between Mike's house and John's house is 28 km. On a map, the distance between the two houses is 3.5 cm. What is the scale used on this map? A. 2 cm = 7 km В. 2 ст 5 km C. 1 km = 8 cm D. 1 cm = 8 km
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