Question

oscar has a map of the campground where he is staying. the scale shows that 4 inches on the map represents an actual distance of 2 miles. oscars tent is at campsite 4a. what number can you multiply each length on the map by to find the actual distance? $\frac{1}{2}$ what is the actual distance from oscars campsite to the general store? mi 4 in. : 2 mi

Explanation:

Step1: Find the conversion factor

Given 4 inches on map = 2 miles actual. So 1 inch on map represents $\frac{2}{4}=\frac{1}{2}$ miles actual. So we multiply each length on the map by $\frac{1}{2}$ to get actual distance.

Step2: Calculate actual distance

The distance from campsite 4A to general store on map is 3 inches. Actual distance = $3\times\frac{1}{2}=\frac{3}{2} = 1.5$ miles.

Answer:

1. $\frac{1}{2}$
2. $1.5$