Question

a map has a scale of 1/2 inches:12 miles if the actual distance between the cities is 480 miles how far apart are they on the map

Answer 1

20 inches

Explanation:

Since there are 480 miles in total, we have to divide it by 12 so we can see how many half inches that would be.

480÷12 = 40

That would mean you can fit forty 12's in 480. Since 12 miles equals 1/2, you would multiply it by 40.

1/2 × 40 =20

This means that the distance between the cities on the map would be 20 inches.