Question

The map uses a scale of 1 in = 440 ft. On the map, how many inches represent 2 miles

Answer 1

It is given that

`1\text{ in = 440 ft}`

To find the number of inches representing 2 miles:

Remember that

`\begin{gathered} 1\text{ mile = 5280 fe}et\text{ } \\ \therefore \\ 2\text{ miles = 10560 feet} \end{gathered}`

By interpolating,

`\begin{gathered} \text{If}, \\ 1\text{ inch = 440 fe}et \\ \text{and,} \\ x\text{ inches = 10560 fe}et \end{gathered}`

Then,

`\begin{gathered} x=(10560*1)/(440) \\ x=24 \end{gathered}`

Therefore, we can conclude that 24 inches will represent 2 miles.