Question

A map has a scale of 1/2 inch =75 miles.If two cities are 3 3/4 inches apart,how many miles apart are they really

Answer 1

3 3/4 inches = 562.5 miles

Explanation:

Given that,

1/2 inch = 75 miles

It means,

1 inch = (75×2) miles

= 150 miles

3 3/4 inches= 15/4 inches

So,

`(15)/(4)\ \text{inches}=(15)/(4)* 150\\\\=562.5\ \text{miles}`

Hence, 3 3/4 inches is equal to 562.5 miles.