Question

On another map, the distance between Saugerties and Kingston is 2 inches. What would the distance from Saugerties to Catskill be on this map?

Answer 1

3 in.

Explanation:

1. On another map, the distance between Saugerties and Kingston is 2 inches.

In the real world, not on the map, the distance is 10 mi. Next, 10 mi. is represented by 2 in. in new map. Hence the scale in the new map is 1 in. : 5 mi.

2. What would the distance from Saugerties to Catskill be on this new map?

In the real world, not on the map, the distance is 15 mi. Next, 15 mi. is represented by ??? in. in new map. The scale in the new map is 1 in. : 5 mi., hence by proportions, the distance in the map is ??? in. : 15 mi. ??? = 3 in.

Answer 2

6 inches hope I helped