Question

A length on a map is 7.5 inches. The

scale is 1 inch:5 miles. What is the
actual distance?
A 1.5 miles C 12.5 miles
B 2.5 miles D 37.5 miles

Answer 1

Option D 37.5 miles

Explanation:

we know that

The scale on a map is
`(1)/(5)(in)/(mi)`

so

using proportion

Find the actual distance for a length on a map of 7.5 in

Let

x ----> the actual distance

`(1)/(5)(in)/(mi)=(7.5)/(x)(in)/(mi)\\ \\ x=7.5*5\\ \\x=37.5\ mi`