Question

A map has a scale of 5 in. = 15 mi. If you measured the distance between two cities to be 26 in. On the map, how many miles would it actually be? If necessary, round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

Actual distance between the two cities given on the map = 78.0 miles

Explanation:

Scale used for the actual distance between two cities on a map is,

5 in. = 15 mi.

`(5)/(15)` in. =
`(15)/(15)` mi.

1 mi. =
`(1)/(3)` in.

1 inch = 3 miles

Therefore, 26 inches on the map = 26 × 3

= 78 miles

Therefore, actual distance between the two cities given on the map = 78.0 miles