Question

On a map, 1 inch equals 5.2 miles. Two house are 3.5 inches apart on the map. What is the actual distance between the house?

Answer 1

18.2 miles

Explanation:

simple multiplication:

We know that 1 inch of distance on the map is equal to 5.2 miles.

Using this knowledge we can multiply the amount of inches by the miles per inch.

5.2*3.5=18.2 miles apart

Hope this helps!!