Question

If the length between points on a map is 6 inches, 8 inches, and 9 inches, and the scale is one inch equals 5 miles, find the distances in miles.

a.) 1.2, 1.6, and 1.8 miles
b.) 11, 13, and 14 miles
c.) 30, 40 and 45 miles

Answer 1

c) because you multiply the conversion by the number of inches. Therefore, 6x5=30, 8*5=40, and 9*5=45

Answer 2

Option c is correct

Distance in miles are; 30, 40, 45 miles

Explanation:

As per the statement:

If the length between points on a map is 6 inches, 8 inches, and 9 inches.

It is also given that:

1 in. = 5 miles

We have to find the distance in miles:

For 6 inches.

1 in. = 5 miles

6 in. =
`6 \cdot 5 = 30` miles

Similarly, for 8 inches:

8 inches =
`8 \cdot 5 = 40` miles

For 9 inches:

9 inches =
`9 \cdot 5 = 45` miles

Therefore, distance in miles are; 30, 40, 45 miles