Question

the scale on a map is drawn so that 4.5 inches corresponds to an actual distance of 250 miles. if two cities are 10.75 inches apart on the map, how many miles apart are they? (round to the nearest tenth)the two cities are miles apart.question help: video ebook message instructor

Explanation:

Step1: Find miles per inch

$\frac{250}{4.5}$ miles per inch

Step2: Calculate actual distance

$10.75 \times \frac{250}{4.5}$

Answer:

597.2 miles