Question
On a map the scale is 1/2 inch: 25 miles. What's the actual distance between two cities that are 3 inches apart? So, for this question I don't even know where to start!!! PLZ HELP ME!!!!!
Answers
Ms. Sue
One way to solve this problem is with a proportion. Let's use decimals: 1/2 inch = 0.5 inches
0.5/25 = 3/x
Cross multiply.
0.5x = 75
Solve for x.
x = 75 / 0.5
x = 150 miles
0.5/25 = 3/x
Cross multiply.
0.5x = 75
Solve for x.
x = 75 / 0.5
x = 150 miles