Question

Choose the right answer. If the distance on a map from point R to point T measures 3.0 inches and the scale is 1 inch = 0.5 miles, what is the distance in miles from point R to point T? ______ miles

A. 6.0
B. 3.0
C. 1.5

Answer 1

The answer is c because when you multiply 3.0 by 0.5 I️t gives you 1.5

Answer 2

Answer: The distance from point R to point T is 1.5 miles.

Explanation:

In the map, the scale is,

1 inches = 0.5 miles,

3 inches = 3 × 0.5 = 1.5 miles,

Thus, in the map 3 inches shows 1.5 miles,

Since, in the map, the distance from point R to point P = 3 inches,

Thus, the actual distance from point R to point P = 1.5 miles.

⇒ Option C is correct.