Question

On a map the distance from Springfield to Pleasantville is 6 in. The map scale is 1/2 in = 20 mi. Find the actual distance between Springfield and Pleasantville. a. 3.34 miles c. 123 miles b. 60 miles d. 240 miles

Answer 1

Answer:

Actual distance between Springfield and pleasantville is Option d. 240 miles.

Step-by-step explanation:

On a map distance between Springfield and pleasantville is 6 inch and map scale is 1/2 inch = 20 miles.

From the question we have to find the actual distance between Springfield and pleasantville.

We will apply unitary method to get the solution.

∵ 1/2 inch distance = 20 miles

∴ 1 inch distance = $\frac{20}{\frac{1}{2} }$

                            = 20×2 = 40 miles

∴ 6 inch distance = 40×6 = 240 miles

So actual distance between Springfield and pleasantville is 240 miles.