Question

Theo found the driving distance from Glacier National Park to Yellowstone Park to be 448 miles. Theo used a map that had a ratio of StartFraction 5 centimeters over 320 miles EndFraction. How many centimeters is the distance on the map? Round to the nearest unit if necessary.

Answer 1

7 centimeters.

Explanation:

Read the dudes explanation above me, much more reliable.

Answer 2

7 centimeters

Explanation:

The scale map equals to

`(5)/(320)`

So to find how many centimeters is the distance of 448 miles on the map you make the unknown number x

`(5)/(320)` =
`(x)/(448)`

x = 448 × 5 ÷ 320

x = 7