On a regional map, the scale shows that 2 cm on the map = 10 actual miles. The actual distance from Forest Hills to Plainville is 74 miles. How far apart are these cities on the map? A.)5 cm
B.)7.4 cm
C.)8 cm
D).14.8 cm

D      

Step-by-step explanation:

if every 2 cm on the map=10 miles, I can use my basic knowledge to find out how many cm will equal 70, in this case I can multiply 7 on both sides to find out how many cm on the map will equal 70, so 2(7)cm=10(7)mi will result as 14cm=70mi. Even though the answer seems pretty clear I can round my answer closer to 2 or I can double check by dividing 74 by 10=7.4 times the 2 cm which gets me 14.8.

the answer is 62