The scale map shows that 5 centimeters =2 kilometers. what number of centimeters on the map represents an actual distance of 5 kilometers?

Therefore 12.5 centimeters on the map represents an actual distance of 5 kilometers.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

The scale map shows that

5 centimeters =2 kilometers.

To Find:

What number of centimeters on the map represents an actual distance of 5 kilometers?

Solution:

Let 'x' cm be on the map to represent 5 kilometer.

Given:

5 centimeters = 2 kilometers.

Therefore,

x cm = 5 kilometer

Soon Equality of proportion we get

Therefore 12.5 centimeters on the map represents an actual distance of 5 kilometers.