Question

The scale on a map shows that 1 1/2 inches represents an actual distance of 25 miles. If the distance between 2 cities on the map is 8 1/4 inches, what is the actual distance between the cities?

Answer 1

First you need to find how many times 1.5 divides into 8.25:
\[\frac{8.25}{1.5}=x\ (you\ can\ calculate)\]
When you have calculated the value of x, the actual distance between the cities is found from:
\[(Actual\ distance)=25\times x=you\ can\ calculate\]

Answer 2

@elissa44 Can you use a calculator to find the value of x ?

Answer 3

Yes, Thank you sooo much. Your a life saver!

Answer 4

You're welcome :)