Question

Erin finds that an actual distance of 145 miles in her city is equivalent to 38 of an inch on a map. The map includes a legend that lists the number of miles represented by 1 inch. How many miles per inch are listed in the legend?

Answer 1

Answer:

3.82 miles per inch are listed in the legend.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that:

Actual distance = 145 miles

Distance on map = 38 inches

38 inches = 145 miles

We have to find the number of miles represented by 1 inch.

1 inch on legend = $\frac{Actual\ distance}{Distance\ on\ map}$

1 inch on legend = $\frac{145}{38}$

1 inch on legend = 3.82 miles

Hence,

3.82 miles per inch are listed in the legend.