Question

oscar has a map of the campground where he is staying. the scale shows that 1 inch 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?
1 in. : 2 mi

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the scale

The scale is 1 in. : 2 mi, which means 1 inch on the map represents 2 miles in actual - distance.

Step2: Determine the multiplier

To find the actual distance, we multiply the map - length (in inches) by the number of miles per inch in the scale. The number of miles per inch is 2.

Answer:

2