On a map the distance between two historical markers in 4.5 in in 2.5 in inches represents 10 mi what is the actual distance between the historical markers

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asked Mar 20, 2020 138k views

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Serge Roussak · Answer 1 · 2020-03-22T16:02:49+0000

Answer:

The actual distance is 16 miles.

Explanation:

In order to find this, create a proportion. On the left you should put the scale factor. On the right you should put the markers.

2.5in/10mi = 4.5in/xmi

Now cross multiply to solve.

10mi * 4.5in = 2.5in * xmi

45 = 2.5x

16 mi = x