Use a proportion to solve the problem.
-On a map, the length of a nature-center trail is 9.2 centimeters. If the scale is 2 centimeters to 21 kilometers, what is the actual length of the trail?
A) $100.6 \mathrm{~km}$
B) $193.2 \mathrm{~km}$
C) $97.6 \mathrm{~km}$
D) $96.6 \mathrm{~km}$

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The proportion is set up as $ \frac{2 \text{ cm}}{21 \text{ km}} = \frac{9.2 \text{ cm}}{x \text{ km}} $. Solving for $ x $, we get $ x = \frac{9.2 \times 21}{2} = 96.6 \text{ km} $.

Use a Proportion to Solve the Problem 100.6 km100.6 \mathrm{~km}100.6 km B) 193.2 km193.2 \mathrm{~km}193.2 km

Use a Proportion to Solve the Problem $100.6 \mathrm{~km}$ B) $193.2 \mathrm{~km}$