Question

problem 4
ava is reading a map with a scale of
3 inches : 90 miles.
the trip measures 6 inches on the map.
how far is the trip in miles?

problem 5 (slightly more support needed)
liam uses a map with a scale of
1.5 inches : 30 miles.
his trip measures 3 inches on the map.
what is the actual distance?

Explanation:

Problem 4

Step1: Find miles per inch

The scale is 3 inches : 90 miles, so miles per inch is $ \frac{90}{3} = 30 $ miles per inch.

Step2: Calculate distance for 6 inches

Multiply miles per inch by 6 inches: $ 30 \times 6 = 180 $ miles.

Step1: Find miles per inch

The scale is 1.5 inches : 30 miles, so miles per inch is $ \frac{30}{1.5} = 20 $ miles per inch.

Step2: Calculate distance for 3 inches

Multiply miles per inch by 3 inches: $ 20 \times 3 = 60 $ miles.

Answer:

180 miles

Problem 5