The length is 2 inches and the actual length is 2 miles what is the scale factor?
2 inches = 2 miles
Does this make sense?
1 inch = 1 mile
Yes thank you
You're welcome, Barb.
To determine the scale factor, we need to find the ratio between the actual length and the length on the scale. In this case, the actual length is 2 miles and the length on the scale is 2 inches.
To calculate the scale factor, we can use the formula:
Scale Factor = Actual Length / Length on Scale
Substituting the given values:
Scale Factor = 2 miles / 2 inches
Before calculating, let's convert the units to a common measurement. Since 1 mile is equal to 63,360 inches, we can convert the actual length from miles to inches:
Scale Factor = (2 miles * 63,360 inches/mile) / 2 inches
Simplifying the equation gives:
Scale Factor = 63,360 inches / 2 inches
Finally, we can calculate the scale factor:
Scale Factor = 31,680
Therefore, the scale factor is 31,680.