Certainly! Let's solve the problem step-by-step:
1. Understand the map scale: According to the map, 1 centimeter on the map corresponds to 5 kilometers in real distance.
2. Identify the given length: We are given a length of 3 centimeters on the map.
3. Use the scale to find the corresponding real distance: Since every centimeter on the map represents 5 kilometers in reality, we can determine the real distance represented by 3 centimeters by multiplying:
- For 1 centimeter = 5 kilometers, therefore;
- For 3 centimeters = [tex]\( 3 \times 5 \)[/tex] kilometers.
4. Perform the multiplication:
[tex]\[
3 \times 5 = 15 \text{ kilometers}
\][/tex]
Therefore, 3 centimeters on the map represents 15 kilometers in real distance.
