Question

P. The legend on a map indicates 1/2 inch = 16
niles. If two towns are 88 miles apart, how far
part are they on the map?

Answer 1

so if 1/2 inches = 16 miles then 1 inch = 32 mi

now we can divide 88 by 32 to find how far apart they are in inches on the map

88 / 32 = 2.75 inches