the scale on a map is 1 inch represents 8 miles. if two cities are 2 1/2 inches apart on the map, how far are they in reality? 1 point
To find out the actual distance between the two cities, you can multiply the distance on the map by the scale. In this case, the scale is 1 inch represents 8 miles.
The distance on the map is given as 2 1/2 inches. We can convert this to a mixed fraction: 2 1/2 = 5/2 inches.
Now, let's calculate the actual distance:
Actual distance = (Distance on the map) x (Scale)
Actual distance = (5/2 inches) x (8 miles/inch)
To simplify this calculation, we can convert 5/2 inches to a decimal: 5/2 = 2.5 inches.
Actual distance = (2.5 inches) x (8 miles/inch)
Actual distance = 20 miles
Therefore, the two cities are 20 miles apart in reality.