Question

11. A map is drawn so that 2 inches represents 700 miles. If the distance betweentwo cities is 3850 miles, how far apart are they on the map?a. 5.5 inchesb. 11 inchesc. 22 inchesd. 6 inchese. 12 inches

Answer 1

Given:

• 2 inches represents 700 miles on the map.

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• Actual distance between two cities = 3850 miles

Let's find the distance on the map.

Let's first find how many miles 1 inch represent.

We have:

`(700)/(2)=350\text{ miles}`

This means on the map, 1 inch represent 350 miles.

Now, to find the distance between the two cities on the map, we have:

`(3850)/(350)=11\text{ inches}`

Therefore, the distance between the two cities on the map is 11 inches.

ANSWER:

b. 11 inches