Question

On a map, 1 inch represents 250 miles. What is the actual distance between two cities if they are
412 inches apart on the map?
(1)1100 miles
(2)1125 miles
(3)1150 miles
(4)1200 miles​

Answer 1

On a map, 1 inch represents 20 miles. The distance between 2 towns is 6 1/5 inches. How many miles are actually between the two towns?

First simplify mixed fraction as

6 1 / 5 = 31/5 inches

Now in the map 1 inch represent 20 miles

Hence 31/5 inches will be represented for

31/5 × 20

= (31 × 20)/5

= 620/5

= 124 miles

6 1/5 inches will represent 124 miles as per nap scale, hence the distance between those two towns will be 124 miles.