Question

The legend on a map states that 1
inch is 80 miles. If you measure 6
inches on the map, how many
miles would the actual distance be?

Answer 1

Answer:

$Actual = 480\ miles$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

$Map : Actual = 1\ in: 80\ miles$

Required

Find actual distance when map distance = 6 inches

Substitute 6 for Map in $Map : Actual = 1\ in: 80\ miles$

$6\ in: Actual = 1\ in: 80\ miles$

Express as fractions

$\frac{6\ in}{Actual} = \frac{1\ in}{80\ miles}$

$\frac{6}{Actual} = \frac{1}{80\ miles}$

Cross Multiply

$Actual * 1 = 6 * 80\ miles$

$Actual = 6 * 80\ miles$

$Actual = 480\ miles$

Hence, the actual distance is 480 miles