Question

you have a map with a scale of 1 inch representing 5 miles. if the distance between two cities on the map is 7 inches, what is the actual distance?
a 35 miles
b 30 miles
c 25 miles
d 20 miles

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the scale factor

The scale is 1 inch = 5 miles. So for each inch on the map, the actual distance is 5 miles.

Step2: Calculate actual distance

The map distance is 7 inches. To find the actual distance, multiply the map distance by the scale factor. So, actual distance = \( 7 \times 5 \) miles.
\( 7 \times 5 = 35 \)

Answer:

A. 35 miles