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?

Answer 1

so what will be the answer

Answer 2

If 1 inch represents 8 miles on the map, then 2.5 inches would represent 2.5 * 8 = <<2.5*8=20>>20 miles.
Therefore, the cities are 20 miles apart in reality.

Answer 3

The cities are 20 miles apart in reality.