Question

On a map of the Thunderbird Country Club golf course, 1.5 inches represent 45 yards. How long is the 12th hole if the map shows 13 inches? 585 yd 390 yd 877.5 yd 5.2 yd

Answer 1

The length of the 12th hole on the map is 390 yards, calculated using a proportion based on the scale where 1.5 inches represent 45 yards.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks how long the 12th hole is on a golf course map, given that 1.5 inches represent 45 yards and the map shows the 12th hole as occupying 13 inches.

To solve this, we will use a proportion.

First, set up the proportion using the given scale:

1. 1.5 inches = 45 yards
2. 13 inches = x yards (where x is the length we want to find)

Now, solve for x using cross multiplication:

1.5x = 45 × 13

Calculate the right side:

1.5x = 585

Divide both sides by 1.5 to solve for x:

x = 585 ÷ 1.5

x = 390 yards

Therefore, the length of the 12th hole is 390 yards.