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? \\(\frac{1}{2}\\) what is the actual distance from oscars campsite to the beach? \\(\square\\) mi

Explanation:

Step1: Find the scale factor

The scale is 4 inches = 2 miles, so scale factor = $\frac{2}{4} = \frac{1}{2}$ mile per inch.

Step2: Calculate actual beach distance

Map distance to beach is $2\frac{1}{2}$ inches. Actual distance = $2\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{5}{2} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{5}{4} = 1\frac{1}{4}$ miles.

Answer:

1. $\frac{1}{2}$
2. $1\frac{1}{4}$