The scale for a map is 20 miles= 1/2 inch. The distance between two towns on the map is 3 3/4 inches. what is the actual distance between these towns
To find the actual distance between the two towns, we can set up a proportion using the scale provided.
1/2 inch on the map represents 20 miles in real life.
Therefore, we can set up the proportion:
(1/2) / (20) = (3 3/4) / x
Now, we need to solve for x:
1/40 = 15/4x
Cross multiply:
4x = 40
x = 40 / 4
x = 10
Therefore, the actual distance between the two towns is 10 miles.