Question

A map represents every 4 miles with 1 inch. If a school and a bank are actually 12 miles apart, how far apart are they on the map? A . 3 B. 4 C. 7. D . 8

Answer 1

A) 3

Explanation:

4/1=12/x

4/1=4

4=12/x

x=12/4

x=3

Answer 2

Explanation:

12mi(1in/4mi)=3in