Question

the scale in a map is 1/4 in : 18 mi. the capital is 252 miles from the border. how far is the state capital from the border on the map?

Answer 1

1/4 in : 18 mi        1/4 in on the map represents 18 miles in real life.

   x      :  252 mi

1/4 : 18  =    x : 252

(1/4) / 18  =    x / 252      Cross multiply

18* x  =  1/4  * 252

18x  = 63

x = 63/18 = 7/2 = 3.5

x = 3.5 inches.

3.5 inches on the Map.