Question

A map of Oklahoma uses a scale of 1.25 inches = 50 miles Ig Piedmont and Tulsa are 3.5 inches apart on the map how far is it to go from Piedmont to Tulsa AND Back

Answer 1

280 miles

Explanation:

It is given that :

Scale : 1.25 inches = 50 miles

In the map the distance between Piedmont and Tulsa is = 3.5 inches

So the actual distance between Piedmont and Tulsa in miles is given by :

1.25 inches = 50 miles

So, 3.5 inches =
`$(50 * 3.5)/(1.25)$` miles

= 140 miles.

So when we go from Piedmont to Tulsa, it is 140 miles and we go back from Tulsa to Piedmont, it is another 140 miles.

Therefore, total distance = 140 + 140

= 280 miles