Question

Theo used a map that had a ratio of 3 centimeters/50 miles to plan a road trip. He found that the distance on the map from New York City, NY, to Washington, DC, was 14.4 centimeters. How many miles would he have to drive to make that trip?

Answer 1

Answer:it 240

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Answer 2

Theo will drive 240 miles to make that trip.

Explanation:

The given scale on the map is 3 centimeters per 50 miles.

If distance between New York City (NY) and Washington DC is 14.4 centimeters then we have to calculate the actual distance in miles to make a trip.

We can solve this question by unitary method.

∵ 3 centimeters on the map = 50 miles

∴ 1 centimeter on the map =
`(50)/(3)` miles

∴ 14.4 centimeters on the map =
`((50)(14.4))/(5)`

= 240 miles

Therefore, Theo have to drive 240 miles.