Question

Hackensack and New York City are 12 miles apart. On a map, the two cities are 2 Inches apart. How many miles does 1 Inch represent on the map?

Answer 1

6 miles

Explanation:

From the question, we are told that 12 miles represents 2 inches on the map.

We are to calculate the amount of miles 1 inch will represent. To do this you will say:

12 miles = 2 inches

x miles = 1 in

Cross multiply;

2 * x = 12 * 1

2x = 12

x = 12/2

x = 6

Hence 1 inch will represents 6 miles on the map