a map has a scale of 1 inch representing 50 miles. if the distance between two cities on the map is 3.5…
a map has a scale of 1 inch representing 50 miles. if the distance between two cities on the map is 3.5 inches. what is the distance between the cities? miles
Answer
Answer:
175
Explanation:
Step1: Set up proportion
Let (x) be the actual distance. (\frac{1}{50}=\frac{3.5}{x})
Step2: Cross - multiply
(1\times x = 50\times3.5)
Step3: Calculate
(x=175)