Question

A map shows the scale 0.5 cm = 6 mi. If the map measures 9.5 cm between two points, what

would the actual distance be, in miles.

Answer 1

To determine the actual distance between the two points, we need to multiply the distance on the map by the conversion factor provided in the scale. The conversion factor is the number of miles per centimeter on the map.

The scale tells us that 0.5 cm represents 6 miles, so the conversion factor is 6 / 0.5 = 12 miles/cm.

If the distance on the map is 9.5 cm, then the actual distance is:

(9.5 cm) * (12 miles/cm) = 114 miles

So the actual distance between the two points is 114 miles.