The legend on a map states that 1 inch is 80 miles. If you measure 6 inches on the map, how many miles would the actual distance be?

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NgocLK · Answer 1 · 2022-09-12T20:51:15+0000

Answer:

$Actual = 480\ miles$

Explanation:

Given

$Map : Actual = 1\ in: 80\ miles$

Required

Find actual distance when map distance = 6 inches

Substitute 6 for Map in
$Map : Actual = 1\ in: 80\ miles$

$6\ in: Actual = 1\ in: 80\ miles$

Express as fractions

$(6\ in)/(Actual) = (1\ in)/(80\ miles)$

$(6)/(Actual) = (1)/(80\ miles)$

Cross Multiply

$Actual * 1 = 6 * 80\ miles$

$Actual = 6 * 80\ miles$

$Actual = 480\ miles$

Hence, the actual distance is 480 miles