Question

The distance on a map between Lynwood and Forest Hill is 3.75 inches. According to the map key, 0.25 inch on the map is equivalent to 1 mile. What is the actual distance in miles between Lynwood and Forest Hill?

Answer 1

15 miles

Explanation:

To find the actual distance in miles between Lynwood and Forest Hill, we can use a rule of three:

If 0.25 inch on the map is equivalent to 1 mile, then 3.75 inch on the map is equivalent to what distance:

0.25 inch -> 1 mile

3.75 inch -> X miles

0.25/3.75 = 1/X

X = 3.75/0.25 = 15 miles

The actual distance between Lynwood and Forest Hill is 15 miles.