The scale for a map is 20 miles= 1/2 inch. The distance between two towns on the map is 3 3/4 inches. what is the actual distance between these towns

Answer 1

To find the actual distance between the two towns, we can set up a proportion using the scale provided.

1/2 inch on the map represents 20 miles in real life.

Therefore, we can set up the proportion:

(1/2) / (20) = (3 3/4) / x

Now, we need to solve for x:

1/40 = 15/4x

Cross multiply:

4x = 40

x = 40 / 4

x = 10

Therefore, the actual distance between the two towns is 10 miles.