Question

A map uses a scale of 3/4 in = 80 miles. If two buildings are 60 miles apart in real life, how far apart would they be drawn on the map?

Answer 1

Given:

The scale of a map is
`(3)/(4)\ in=80\ miles`.

The distance between two buildings is 60 miles.

To find:

The distance between the given building on the map.

Solution:

We have,

`(3)/(4)\ in=80\ miles`

It means, 80 miles in real life =
`(3)/(4)\ in` on the map.

1 mile in real life =
`(3)/(4* 80)\ in` on the map.

60 mile in real life =
`(3* 60)/(4* 80)\ in` on the map.

=
`(180)/(320)\ in` on the map.

=
`(9)/(16)\ in` on the map.

Therefore, the buildings are
`(9)/(16)\ in` apart on the map.