Question

1 inch represents 13 miles on a map. If the distance between 2 buildings is 3 inches

on the map. What is the actual distance between the 2 buildings.
a) 26 miles
100
b) 39 miles
c) 4.3 miles
d) 6.5 miles

Answer 1

b) 39 miles

Explanation:

1 map inch = 13 real miles

You need a distance of 3 map inches.

Multiply each side of the equation above by 3.

3 * 1 map inch = 3 * 13 real miles

3 map inches = 39 real miles

Answer 2

b

Step-by-step explanation:since 1 in is 13 mi 3(13)= 39