Question

On a certain map 2.5 inches represents 15 miles. Bay City and Greenwood are 4 inches apart on the map. What is the actual distance between Bay City and Greenwood

Answer 1

Answer: 24 miles

Explanation:

2.5 * x = 15 *4

60 / 2.5 = 24 miles

Answer 2

2.5 inches ... 15 miles
4 inches ... x miles = ?

If you would like to know what is the actual distance between Bay City and Greenwood, you can calculate this using the following steps:

2.5 * x = 15 * 4
2.5 * x = 60 /2.5
x = 60 / 2.5
x = 24 miles

Result: The distance between Bay City and Greenwood is 24 miles.