Question

A map has a scale of 1 inches : 10 miles. Use the given map distance to find the actual distance.

15 miles


12 miles


30 miles


39 miles

A map has a scale of 1 inch : 5 kilometers. Use the given actual distance to find the map distance.







14.4 inches


9.25 inches


68 inches


20.3 inches

Answer 1

A) inches: 1.5, 1.2, 3.0, 3.9

B) km 72, 46.25, 340, 101.5

Explanation:

A) To find the distance in inches, divide by 10 miles:

15 miles ⇒ 1.5 inches

12 miles ⇒ 1.2 inches

30 miles ⇒ 3.0 inches

39 miles ⇒ 3.9 inches

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B) To find the distance in km, multiply the map distance by 5.

14.4 in ⇒ 72 km

9.25 in ⇒ 46.25 km

68 in ⇒ 340 km

20.3 in ⇒ 101.5 km