Question

On a particular road map, 1/2 inch represents 18 miles.
About how many miles apart are 2 towns that are
2 1/2 inches apart on this map?

Answer 1

Answer:

90 Miles

Explanation:

If 1/2 inch represents 18 miles, then we need to find how many 1/2 inches are in 2 1/2 inches. 2.5/0.5 =5 so there are 5 1/2 inches meaning there are 5 18mile distances between the 2 towns. 5x18=90.

The two towns are 90 miles apart.