Question

On a map, 1 inch equals 5 miles. Two cities are 8 inches apart on the map. What is the actual distance between the cities.

Answer 1

Please explain im confused?

Answer 2

Think about a proportion you could make to help you;
\[\frac{ 1 }{ 5 } = \frac{ 8 }{ x }\]
The numerators represent inches, while the denominators represent miles. Now try to solve for x.

Answer 3

I think i get it.

Answer 4

Hold on.

Answer 5

Can you explain a little more?

Answer 6

Do i divide 5 and 8

Answer 7

Try to cross multiply. You could do this by multiplying 1 and x, and then multiplying 5 and 8 (think of an x between the proportions/fractions).

Answer 8

Let me try that.

Answer 9

5 times 8 is 40

Answer 10

Good, 5 times 8 is 40, and x times 1 is x. So your answer is x = 40

Answer 11

Thanks.

Answer 12

No problem :D

Answer 13

And Happy New years

Answer 14

You too :D