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? what is the actual distance from oscars campsite to the general store? 4 in. : 2 mi

Explanation:

Step1: Find the conversion factor

Given 4 inches on map = 2 miles actual. To find the factor to multiply map - length by, we calculate $\frac{2}{4}=\frac{1}{2}$ mile per inch.

Step2: Calculate actual distance to general - store

The distance from campsite 4A to the general store on the map is 3 inches. Multiply the map - distance by the conversion factor: $3\times\frac{1}{2}=\frac{3}{2}=1.5$ miles.

Answer:

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