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Scale factor word problem
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1. Niles is making a map of his neighborhood. He uses a scale in which 1 cm = 5 km. The distance between his house and the school is 8.5 km.

How many centimeters will there be between his house and school on the map?

1 cm = 5km

8.5 ÷ 5 = 1.7

There will be 1.7 centimeters between his house and school.