Question

On a map, the scale is 1 inch = 12 miles. If the distance between two towns on the map is 4.5 inches, what is the actual distance between the two

towns?

Answer 1

54

Explanation:

12x4=48

12x0.5=6

48+6=54

Answer 2

The actual distance between the two towns is 54 miles.

Explanation:

Given:

1 inch = 12 miles.

To Find:

The actual distance between the two towns.

So,

4.5 × 12 = 54 miles

Thus, The actual distance between the two towns is 54 miles.

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