Hi,
Can someone please help me with my math.
The distance between Capeton and Jonesville is 80 miles. Thescale on the map is 0.75in : 10 miles. How far apart are the cities on the map?
A. 6in
B. 60in
C. 600in
D. 1067in
Thank you :)
8 * 0.75 = ?
Ok thank you so much :)
You're very welcome.
Ms.Sue, whoever you may be, don't you divide 10 by both sides afterwards? I did that, and I got 6 inches(A)
Of course! I'd be happy to help you with your math problem.
To find the distance between the cities on the map, we need to use the given scale of 0.75in : 10 miles. This means that for every 0.75 inches on the map, it represents a distance of 10 miles in real life.
To find the distance on the map, we can set up a proportion. The proportion would be:
0.75 inches / 10 miles = x inches / 80 miles
To solve this proportion, we can use cross multiplication. Multiply 0.75 inches by 80 miles and divide by 10 miles:
0.75 inches * 80 miles / 10 miles = 60 inches
Therefore, the distance between the cities on the map is 60 inches. So, the correct answer is B. 60in.
Let me know if you need any further assistance!