Question

A map has a scale of 2 cm: 15 miles. The actual distance, x, from point A to point B, if these two points are 16

centimeters apart on the map, is
O 85 miles
O 120 miles

Answer 1

120 miles

Explanation:

2 cm / 15 miles = 16 cm / x Cross multiply

2x = 15 * 16

2x = 240 Divide by 2

2x/2 = 240/2

x = 120 miles