Question

On a certain map, 1.25 inches represents 20 miles. Longwood and Milltown are 5 inches apart on the map. What is the actual distance between Longwood and Milltown?

Answer 1

80 miles

Explanation:

Divide 5 by 1.25. That equals 4. Then multiply 4 by 20 and that equals 80. So its 80 miles between Longwood and Milltown.

Answer 2

Divide 5 by 1.25. That equals 4. Multiply 4 by 20 and that equals 80. So its 80 miles between Longwood and Milltown.