Question

On a map, 1/4 inch between locations represents an actual distance of 2 miles between the locations. What is the actual distance, in miles, between the two cities that are 3 3/4 inches apart on the map?

Answer 1

30 miles

Explanation:

1/4 = 2

3 3/4 = x

15/4 = x

So, Cross multiply

=> 1/4 * x = 15/4 * 2

=> 1/4x = 15/4 * 4/2

=> 1/4x = 60/8

=> 1/4x = 7.5

=> 1/4x * 4 = 7.5 * 4

=> x = 30

So, 15/4 inches on the map equals 30 miles.