Question

Scale map is 15 miles = 1/2in between two towns on the map is 3 3/4 what is the actual distance

Answer 1

 112.5;miles

Explanation:

3¾ = 3+¾ = 12/4 + 3/4 = 15/4

Proportions:

15 Miles → ½ inche

X Miles → 15/4 inches

X = (15 * 15/4) / (½)

X = (225/4) / (½)

X = (225*2) / (4*1)

X = 450/4

X = 112.5 miles

Answer 2

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112 1/2 miles


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