the scale an 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?
To find the distance in reality, we can use the scale of 1 inch represents 8 miles.
The distance on the map is given as 2 1/2 inches.
So, in reality, the distance between the two cities would be:
2 1/2 inches * 8 miles/inch = 20 miles.
Therefore, the cities are 20 miles apart in reality.