Question

22.

A map has a scale of 1 inch : 20 miles. If two
cities are 240 miles apart, how far apart are
they on the map?

NEED HELP FAST!!​

Answer 1

12 inches

Explanation:

Hey there!

Well to solve the given question we need to use fractions,

if 1 inch is 20 milles, we can set up the following.

`(1)/(20) = (x)/(240)`

Cross multiply

240 = 20x

Divide both sides by 20

x = 12

So it is 12 inches in the map.

Hope this helps :)

Answer 2

12

Explanation:

1 inch = 20 miles

240 miles ÷ 20 miles =

12 inches