Question

If the distance between two locations is actually 55 miles

and the map scale is 1 inch = 40 miles, what is the distance
between the two locations on the map?

Answer 1

1.375 inches or 1.4 inches

Explanation:

`(1in)/(40miles) = (x)/(55 miles) \\\\ x(40 miles) = (1in)(55 miles)\\\\ x = (55 miles)/(40 miles) \\\\ x = 1.375 inches`The miles cancel out as units, leaving you with inches.