Question

A map has a scale factor of 1 in. : 50 mi. Two cities are 350 mi apart.

How many inches apart are the two cities on the map?

Answer 1

The scale factor is 2, have fun :)

Answer 2

`x=7`

Explanation:

Formulate:

`1/50=x/350`

Solve the equation:

`(1)/(50)=(x)/(350)`

Swap the sides:

`(x)/(350)=(1)/(50)`

Divide both sides of the equation by the coefficient of variable:

`x=(1)/(50)*350`

Cross out the common factor:

`x=7`