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. oscar’s 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 oscar’s campsite to the general store? \\(\square\\) mi

Explanation:

First Sub - Question:

Step1: Find the scale factor

The scale is 4 inches on the map represents 2 miles. To find the number to multiply map lengths by, we calculate the ratio of actual distance to map distance. So, we divide the actual distance (2 miles) by the map distance (4 inches).
$\frac{2}{4}=\frac{1}{2}$

Step1: Identify the map distance

From the map, the distance from Oscar's campsite (4A) to the general store is 3 inches.

Step2: Multiply by the scale factor

We know the scale factor is $\frac{1}{2}$ miles per inch. So we multiply the map distance (3 inches) by the scale factor ($\frac{1}{2}$ miles per inch).
$3\times\frac{1}{2}=\frac{3}{2} = 1.5$

Answer:

$\frac{1}{2}$

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