Solve the problem.
-A triangle drawn on a map has sides of lengths 7.0 cm, 10 cm, and 14 cm. The shortest of the corresponding real-life distances is 105 km. Find the longest of the real-life distances. Round to the
Nearest unit.
A)147 km
B)53 km
C)150 km
D)210 km

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The scale factor from the map to real life is 105 km / 7.0 cm = 15 km/cm. The longest side on the map is 14 cm, so the longest real-life distance is 14 cm * 15 km/cm = 210 km.

Solve the Problem. -A Triangle Drawn on a Map Has Sides of Lengths