Question

On a map, 9 cm represents 15 miles. If the distance between two cities on the map is 15 cm, how many miles separate the cities?

Answer 1

15 cm on the map is equal to 25 miles.

Explanation:

Given that,

On a map, 9 cm represents 15 miles.

The distance between two cities is 15 cm. We need to find the distance in miles.

9 cm = 15 miles

`1\ cm=(15)/(9)\ \miles`

So, 15 cm is equal to,

`15\ cm=(15)/(9)* 15\ miles\\\\=25\ miles`

So, 15 cm on the map is equal to 25 miles.