Question

The scale on a map reads ½ inch = 30 miles. If two cities on the map are 5% inches apart, find the actual distance between the cities. A. 300 miles B, 315 miles C. 327 miles D. 345 miles​

Answer 1

The scale on a map reads ½ inch = 30 miles. If two cities on the map are 5 inches apart, find the actual distance between the cities.

if 1/2 inch = 30 miles then 1 inch = 60 miles:

60* 5 = 300

A. 300 miles

B. 315 miles

C. 327 miles

D. 345 miles​