Question

On a map,1 inch equals 5 miles.two cities are 3 inches apart on the map what is the actual distance between the cities

Answer 1

15 Miles

Step-by-step explanation: set it up as a proportion

`(1)/(5)`=
`(3)/(x)` put your inches with your inches and you miles with your miles to make it equal

then cross multiply. 5 times 3 is 15 and x times one is 1x.

then you just divide it 15/1x= 15

and the you got your answer 15.

Answer 2

15 miles

Explanation:

ratio problem

1 inch/5 miles = 3 inch/x

x = 15