Question

The scale on a map is 1 inch: 500 miles. If two cities are 875 miles apart, how far are they on the map? help please.

Answer 1

Set up a proportion or use dimensional analysis.
\(\huge \frac{1in}{500}=\frac{x in}{875}\)
875=500x
solve for x

\(\huge \frac{1in}{500\cancel{mi}}*\frac{875\cancel{mi}}{}\)

Answer 2

Thank you!