Question

The scale of a map is 1 inch = 60 miles. Find the actual distance if the distance on the distance on the map is 3 1/2 inches.

Answer 1

multiply with scale factor and get distance

• 3 1/2×60
• 7/2×60
• 7(30)
• 210mi

Answer 2

• 210 miles

Explanation:

The scale is

• 1 in = 60 miles

Find the distance of equivalent to 3 1/2 in

• 3 1/2 * 60 miles =
• 3*60 + 1/2*60 miles =
• 180 + 30 miles =
• 210 miles