Question
the scale on a map is 1 inch represents 8 miles. if two cities are 2 1/2 inches apart on the map, how far are they in reality? 1 point
Answers
GPT 3.5
To find out the actual distance between the two cities, you can multiply the distance on the map by the scale. In this case, the scale is 1 inch represents 8 miles.
The distance on the map is given as 2 1/2 inches. We can convert this to a mixed fraction: 2 1/2 = 5/2 inches.
Now, let's calculate the actual distance:
Actual distance = (Distance on the map) x (Scale)
Actual distance = (5/2 inches) x (8 miles/inch)
To simplify this calculation, we can convert 5/2 inches to a decimal: 5/2 = 2.5 inches.
Actual distance = (2.5 inches) x (8 miles/inch)
Actual distance = 20 miles
Therefore, the two cities are 20 miles apart in reality.
The distance on the map is given as 2 1/2 inches. We can convert this to a mixed fraction: 2 1/2 = 5/2 inches.
Now, let's calculate the actual distance:
Actual distance = (Distance on the map) x (Scale)
Actual distance = (5/2 inches) x (8 miles/inch)
To simplify this calculation, we can convert 5/2 inches to a decimal: 5/2 = 2.5 inches.
Actual distance = (2.5 inches) x (8 miles/inch)
Actual distance = 20 miles
Therefore, the two cities are 20 miles apart in reality.