Question

On a map, the scale is 1 inches = 50 miles. For each map distance, find the actual distance for: 12 inches

Answer 1

600 miles

Explanation:

Since the scale is given as 1 inch = 50 miles

Then to get the distance when given 12 inches in a map we do cross multiplication as follows

1 inch = 50 miles

12 inch=x miles

By cross multiplication

1 inch*x miles=50 miles *12 inches

Making x the subject of formula then

X=50*12/1=600 miles

Therefore, the actual distance is 600 miles