GAUSS8 2016 Problem 15

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A map has a scale of 1:600\:000. On the map, the distance between Gausstown and Piville is 2\:cm. What is the actual distance between the towns?

Answer Choices
A. 12\:km
B. 1.2\:km
C. 120\:km
D. 1200\:km
E. 12\:000\:km