Question

if 4 inches on a map represents 60 miles, how many miles does 12 inches represents

Answer 1

Question:

If 4 inches on a map represents 60 miles .How many miles does 12 inches represents.

Given:

• 4 inches on a map represents 60 miles

To Find:

• how many miles does 12 inches represents

Solution:

4 inches on a map represents 60 miles.

1 inch on map = $\frac{60}{4}$$=15$

12 inches on a map represents -

$15\times12\\\\\\180\:\textsf{miles}$

Answer:

• 12 inches on a map represents 180 miles.