Question

This is ratio math.On a map, 1 inch Equals 17.4 miles. If two cities are 1.5 inches apart on the map, how far are they actually apart?The cities are actually ... miles apart

Answer 1

In this question, we will find how far the two cities are apart in miles thus:

Given:

$1\text{ inch = 17.4 miles}$

Now to find the number of miles for 1.5 inches:

$\begin{gathered} 1\text{inch = 17.4 miles} \\ 1.5\text{ inches = }\frac{17.4\times1.5}{1}=26.1miles \end{gathered}$

The cities are actually 26.1 miles apart