Question

a scale on a map is 1.5 in. : 200 mi. the map distance from miami to chicago is 9 in. what is the actual distance between the cities?

Answer 1

Cross multiply and solve for x.

1.5/200 = 9/x

Answer 2

x= 13.5 is that right

Answer 3

Does 13.5 miles make sense to you as the distance between Chicago and Miami????

Answer 4

sorry 2700 miles

Answer 5

Nope.

http://library.thinkquest.org/20991/alg/ratios.html

Answer 6

1200

Answer 7

Right! It's about 1200 miles between Miami and Chicago.

Answer 8

as always thanks for your help!

Answer 9

You're very welcome, Marko.