Question

On a map 1/8 of an inch stands for 24 miles. On this map two cities are 2.5 inches apart. What is the actual distance between cities

Answer 1

480 miles.

Explanation:

By proportion the actual distance is

(2.5 / 1/8) * 24

= (2.5 / 0.125) * 24

= 20 * 24

= 480 miles.

Answer 2

The actual distance between the cities is 480 miles.

Explanation:

2.5 inches is 20/8 inches, multiply 20 by 24 miles which gives you 480.