Question

For a map a scale of 2 inches to 70 miles is used. If the distance on the map measures 1.8 inches what is the actual distance

Answer 1

63 miles

Explanation:

2/70 = 1.8/x Cross multiply

2x = 70 * 1.8 Combine

2x = 126 Divide by 2

x = 126/2

x = 63

The actual distance is 63 miles.