On a map, the distance between two cities is 5.6 inches. If the map uses a scale of 2 inches represents 20 miles, what is the actual distance between the two cities in miles?
x/5.6 = 20/2
x = 56 mi
To find the actual distance between the two cities in miles, we need to use the scale provided on the map. In this case, the scale is 2 inches represents 20 miles.
To calculate the actual distance, we can set up a proportion:
2 inches / 20 miles = 5.6 inches / x miles
Cross-multiplying the proportion, we get:
2 inches * x miles = 20 miles * 5.6 inches
Now, we can solve for x miles:
2x = 20 * 5.6
2x = 112
x = 112 / 2
x = 56
Therefore, the actual distance between the two cities is 56 miles.
To find the actual distance between the two cities in miles, we can use the scale given on the map.
According to the scale, 2 inches represents 20 miles.
First, we need to determine the number of 2-inch segments present in the distance between the two cities on the map. Since the distance on the map is given as 5.6 inches, we divide 5.6 by 2:
5.6 inches / 2 inches = 2.8 segments
Next, we need to convert the number of segments to the actual distance in miles. Each segment represents 20 miles, so we multiply the number of segments by 20:
2.8 segments x 20 miles/segment = 56 miles
Therefore, the actual distance between the two cities is 56 miles.