Question

Jonas is making a map of his neighborhood for a school project. He knows that his house is 1.2 miles from the park. If every 0.25 ft on his map represents 0.8 mile, how far will his house be from the park on the map?

Answer 1

1.2 ÷.8 =1.5 1.5×.25 ft = .375 ft

Answer 2

His house is 0.375 ft. far from the park on the map.

Explanation:

Jonas is making a map of his neighborhood for a school project.

The distance between his house and the park = 1.2 miles

He represents 0.8 mile on his map = 0.25 feet

Therefore, 1 mile on the map =
`(0.25)/(0.8)`

so, 1.2 miles on the map =
`(0.25)/(0.8)` × 1.2

= 0.3125 × 1.2 = 0.375 ft.

His house is 0.375 ft. far from the park on the map.