Question

On a map, 1 inch equals 5 miles. Two cities are 8 inches apart on the map.

Answer 1

Answer:40 miles

Explanation:

because 1 inch is 5 miles and the cities are 8 miles apart so 8x5=40.

Answer 2

The distance in miles that the cities are apart is 40 miles

Explanation:

To get from 1 inch to 8 inches, you multiply by 8. This means you multiply 5 miles by 8 to get 40 miles.