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.