Question

On a map, the distance between the cities is 6.4 inches. If the map uses a scale of 2 inches represents 20 miles. What is the actual distance between the two cities in miles?A: 16 milesB: 64 miles C: 128 miles D: 640 miles

Answer 1

The actual distance is 64 miles

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that the distance between the cities is 6.4 inches on the map.

If the map uses a scale of 2 inches represents 20 miles;

Then the actual distance would be;

`\begin{gathered} d=\frac{6.4\text{ inches}}{\text{2 inches }}*20\text{ miles} \\ d=3.2*20\text{ miles} \\ d=64\text{ miles} \end{gathered}`

Therefore, the actual distance is 64 miles