Question

The distance between capeton & Jonesville is 80 miles. The scale on the map is 0.75 in 10 Mi how far part are the cities on the map make sure your answer is complete part are the cities on the map make sure your answer is complete. The answer should look like 80 10 ------ = ------- I know you need to cross multiply M 0.75

Answer 1

6 in = 80 miles

Explanation:

Given that:

Distance between Capeton and Jonesville = 80 miles.

Map scale : 0.75 in = 10 miles ; this means 0.75 inches on the map represents 10 miles on land.

Hence, If ;

0.75 inches = 10 miles

x inches = 80 miles

Cross multiply :

10 * x = 80 * 0.75

10x = 60

10x / 10 = 60 / 10

x = 6 inches

Hence,

6 in = 80 miles