Question

the scale of a map is 1 1/4 inches =100 miles. on that map two cities are 4 1/8 inches apart. what is the actual distance between the cities

Answer 1

330 mi

Explanation:

1 1/4 inches is to 100 miles as 4 1/8 inches is to x

Change the mixed fractions to decimals

1.25/100 = 4.125/x

x=4.125*(100/1.25)

x=330