Question

4.1.69 On a map, 1 inch equals 16.4 miles. If two cities are 3.5 inches apart on the map, how far are they actually apart? The cities are actually miles apart. (Type a whole number or a decimal) Enter your answer in the answer box and then click Check Answer

Answer 1

Scale of the map is 1 inch : 16.4 miles

The meaning is that for every 1 inch on the map, 16.4 miles is covered on land

if two cities are 3.5 inches apart on the map, then thier distance apart on land will be

3.5 x 16.4 = 57.4 miles