Question
The length of a fence on a scale drawing is 6 cm. If the scale is 1 cm:4 m, what is the actual length of the fence?
A. 10 m
B. 18 m
C. 24 m
D. 48 m
The distance between Ridgeview and Tarragon is 7.6 inches on a map. If the scale on the map is 1 inch = 25 miles, what is the actual distance between the two towns?
A. 19.0 miles
B. 32.6 miles
C. 190 miles
D. 326 miles
A. 10 m
B. 18 m
C. 24 m
D. 48 m
The distance between Ridgeview and Tarragon is 7.6 inches on a map. If the scale on the map is 1 inch = 25 miles, what is the actual distance between the two towns?
A. 19.0 miles
B. 32.6 miles
C. 190 miles
D. 326 miles
Answers
oobleck
since the miles/inches ratio is the same,
x/6 = 4/1
x/7.6 = 25/1
x/6 = 4/1
x/7.6 = 25/1