Question

On a map, two cities are 5 1/2 inches apart. the map uses a scale of 2 inches =75 miles

what is the actual distance between the two cities?

Answer 1

187.5 miles

Explanation:

We can use the rationing method to solve for this problem.

2 inches on map = 75 miles actual distance

1 inch on map = (75 ÷ 2) = 37.5 miles actual distance

5.5 inches on map = (37.5 × 5) = 187.5 miles actual distance