Question

The scale on a map of Virginia shows that 1 inch represents 45 miles. the actual distance from Richmond, Va, to Washington, D.C., is 110 miles. on the map, how many inches are between the two cities?

Answer 1

Answer: 2.44 inches

Explanation:

Since the scale on a map of Virginia shows that 1 inch = 45 miles while the actual distance from Richmond, Va, to Washington, D.C., is 110 miles.

The number of inches that are between the two cities will be represented by x. Therefore,

1/x = 45/110

Cross multiply

45x = 110

x = 110/45

x = 2.44 inches

The Distance between the two cities on the map is 2.44 inches