Question

the scale on a map is 1 inch equals 5 feet. what is the distance between two points on the map that are 8 1/2 inches apart on the map

Answer 1

5/1 = x/8.5

Solve for x.

Answer 2

well if one inch is five feet, then 8 inches would obviously be 40 feet right? and half of five is 2.5, so add 40 plus 2.5, your answer is 42.5.

Answer 3

42.5ft*

Answer 4

42.5 feet is correct.

Answer 5

Please i didn't very well understand the answer can we explain once again? Thanks