Question

The Patel family looks at map to plan their family vacation. They plan to travel from Smithville to Jonesville, which are 3 3/4 inches apart on the map. Then they plan to travel from Jonesville to Clarksville, which are 5 1/4 inches apart on the map. The scale on the map is 1/2 inch equals 4 miles. What is the actual distance the Patel family will travel by the time they reach Clarksville? Enter your answer in the box

Answer 1

Answer: 72 miles

Explanation:

The total distance from Smithville to Clarksville will be:

= 3 3/4 + 5 1/4

= 9 inches

Since the scale on the map is:

1/2 inch = 4 miles

1 inch = 4 × 2 = 8 miles

Therefore, 9 inches will be:

= 9 × 8 = 72 miles

The actual distance that the Patel family will travel by the time they reach Clarksville will be 72 miles.