How do I solve this??: The scale on a map is approx. 5/8 inches to 15 miles. If the distance from city A to city B is 9.5 inches on the map, how far apart are the two cities?

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ash2326 · Answer

It's given that 5/8 inches in map are equal to 15 miles
so 1 inch equals= 15*8/5 miles= 24 miles
Distance between A and B is 9.5 inches on the map
so they are 9.5*24 miles apart= 228 miles

anonymous · Answer

thank you so much!!

ash2326 · Answer

you're welcome Laurenn. Did you understand?

paxpolaris · Answer

$${5/8\ inches \over 15\ miles}={1inch \over 24 miles}$$

$$\Large {1\ \cancel{inch}\over 24\ miles}={9.5\ \cancel{inches}\over x}$$

anonymous · Answer

Yes, I understand! Thank you very much!!