Question

On a map, 1 inch equals 10 miles. Two cities are 8 inches apart on the map. What is the actual distance between the cities? The actual distance between the cities is miles.​

Answer 1

the actual distance between the cities is 80 miles

Explanation:

The computation of the actual distance between the cities is shown below:

As we know that

1 inch = 10 miles

So for 8 inches it would required 80 miles

i.e.

= 8 × 10

= 80 miles

Hence, the actual distance between the cities is 80 miles