Question

If the scale on a map shows 1 in. = 100 mi., and you determine that two cities are 5.5 in. apart, how many actual miles is this? Question 11 options: 55 mi. 550 mi. 0.005 mi. 5.5 mi.

Answer 1

Answer: 550 miles

Work Shown:

1 in = 100 mi

5.5*(1 in) = 5.5*(100 mi) ..... multiply both sides by 5.5

5.5 in = 550 mi

Answer 2

550 mi. !!!!

Explanation: