On a map, 2 inches represent an actual distance of 28 miles. If the actual distance between two cities is 322 miles, how many inches apart will the two cities be on the map??
To find the number of inches apart the two cities will be on the map, we can set up a proportion:
2 inches is to 28 miles as x inches is to 322 miles
(2 / 28) = (x / 322)
Cross multiply:
28x = 644
Divide by 28:
x = 23
Therefore, the two cities will be 23 inches apart on the map.