Question

The scale on a map indicates that 1 inch represents 10 miles. If two cities are 2 3 4 inches apart on a map, how many miles apart are the two cities?

Answer 1

Explanation:

2340 miles

Given

1 inch represents 10 miles

thus,

1 inch on map = 10 miles in real

given the two cities are 234 inches apart on map

1 inch on map = 10 miles in real

multiplying both side by 234

1 inch*234 on map = 10 miles*234 in real

234 inch on map = 2340 miles in real.

Thus, two cities are 2340 miles apart.

Answer 2

27.5 miles

Explanation:

You need to multiply 2 3/4 by 10, because it says every inch represents 10 miles.

2 3/4 * 10

11/4 * 10/1 = 55/2

27 1/2 or, 27.5