Question

A map uses the scale 1 in represents 4 miles. If the actual distance between the two cities is 25 miles, then what is the length on the map? *

Answer 1

6.25 or 6 1/4

Explanation:

Let x be the distance on the map representing 25 miles

1 inch on the map/4 miles in distance = x / 25 miles in distance

Cross Multiply

25 = 4x

Divide by 4

25/4 = x

6.25 = x

So the distance on the map is 6.25 inches or 6 1/4 inches.