Question

on a map, the scale is 1 inch = 12 miles. if the distance between two towns on the map is 4.5 inches, what is the actual distance between the two towns? a 30 miles b 45 miles c 54 miles d 60 miles

Explanation:

Step1: Understand the scale

The scale is 1 inch = 12 miles, meaning each inch on the map represents 12 miles in actual distance.

Step2: Calculate actual distance

The map distance is 4.5 inches. Multiply the map distance by the scale factor: $4.5 \times 12$.
First, calculate $4 \times 12 = 48$ and $0.5 \times 12 = 6$. Then add them: $48 + 6 = 54$.

Answer:

C. 54 miles