Question

On a map, the distance between Jacksonville, FL and Tallahassee, FL is about 8 inches. According to the scale, 1 inch represents 20 miles. About how far apart are the two cities?

Answer 1

The distance between Jacksonville, FL and Tallahassee, FL would be about 160 miles apart.

Answer 2

Answer: 160 miles

Explanation:

Because if each inch is 20 miles then you multiply 20 times 8. You multiply by 8 because that how far they live from each other in inch but you want to know miles so you multiply the I with 20 and get 160 miles