A map uses a scale of 1:50,000. On the map, the distance between two cities is 8 cm. What is the real distance between the two cities, in kilometers?
(A) 2
(B) 4
(C) 6
(D) 8
(E) 10
A map uses a scale of 1:50,000. On the map, the distance between two cities is 8 cm. What is the real distance between the two cities, in kilometers?

\noindent(A) 2\\
(B) 4\\
(C) 6\\
(D) 8\\
(E) 10