On a map of North Carolina has a scale of 1 in = 60 miles. If from Charlotte to Holden Beach is 4 1/2 inches, how far is it from Charlotte to Holden Beach? *

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Iternity · Answer 1 · 2021-10-05T16:23:12+0000

Answer:

270 miles

Explanation:

60 * 4.5 = 270

Each inch is equal to 60 miles. You can set up a ratio like this.

(1)/(60) = (4.5)/(x)

Cross multiply to solve for x (or use a calculator).

x = 270

Note in our equation that the denominators are miles and numerators are inches. These much match or else you will get an incorrect answer.