Question

Using the scale 1/2 inch = 100 miles, figure out the number

of actual miles represented by 1/4 inches.

Answer 1

50 miles

Explanation:

Multiply the given scale numbers by 1/2 to find your answer:

1/2 in = 100 mi

(1/2)(1/2 in) = (1/2)(100 mi) . . . . multiply the ratio values by 1/2

1/4 in = 50 mi