Question

On a​ map, 4 inches equals 160 miles. The distance that a family travels is 6.5 inches on the map. Represent the scale as two different ratios. What is the actual distance the family​ travels?

Answer 1

260 miles.

Explanation:

First, find the unit rate (the rate which the numerator is one but the fracvtion is equivilant), in this case the unit rate would be 1/40, or 1:40. Replace the 1 in the ratio ti=o get 6.5:x. Find x. We know that the unit rate is 1:40, so multiply 6.5 by 40 to get 260. Hope this helps!