Question

Catskills is 15 miles from Saugeties. What would the distance on the map be?

Answer 1

Set an equation. 2.5x=15. Divide both sides by 2.5. x=6. 6 inches

Answer 2

`6\ inches`

Explanation:

we know that

The scale on the map is equal to

`(1)/(2.5)(inch)/(miles)`

so

by proportion

Find the distance on the map from Catskills to Saugeties

`(1)/(2.5)(inch)/(miles)=(x)/(15)(inches)/(miles)\\ \\x=15/2.5\\ \\x=6\ inches`