Question

The distance between two cities is 250 miles. About how far apart are these cities on a map that uses a scale of 1 in. = 50 miles?

Answer 1

We conclude that the distance between two cities on a map = 6 inches.

Explanation:

Given

• The distance between the two cities is 250 miles.

Map scale:

1 in = 50 miles

Thus, in order to determine the distance in inches between two cities on a map, all we need is to divide the original distance between two cities i.e. 250 miles by 50 miles as 1 in = 50 miles.

so

• Distance between two cities on a map = 250 / 50 = 6 inches

Thus, we conclude that the distance between two cities on a map = 6 inches.