Question

The scale on a map indicates that 1 inch corresponds to an actual distance of 95 miles. Two cities are 4.5 inches apart on the map what is the actual distance between the two cities?

Answer 1

Hey there!

Since 1 inch is 95 miles, and you need to find 4.5 inches

First multiply 95 * 4 = 380

Now you need to find 0.5 of 95 miles

0.5 * 95 = 47.5

Finally, you add 380 + 47.5 = 427.5

The actual distance between the two cities is 427.5 miles

Hope this helps

-GoldenWolfX

Answer 2

So the ratio of "The scale on a map indicates that 1 inch corresponds to an actual distance of 95 miles.", is...

Scale on map : Actual Distance

1 : 95 miles

We need to find the actual distance for 4.5 inches on the map.

4.5 : x

Just multiply 4.5 with 95 and you would get 427.5 miles.

So the actual distance between the two cities is 427.5 miles.