Question

On a map, the distance between two historical markers is 4.5 inches, and 2.5 inches represents 10 miles.

Answer 1

Answer:

$18\ miles$

Step-by-step explanation:

we know that

The scale on a map is equal to

$\frac{2.5}{10}\frac{inches}{miles}$

so

by proportion

Find the actual distance between the historical markers

Remember that on a map, the distance between two historical markers is $4.5$ inches

$\frac{2.5}{10}\frac{inches}{miles}=\frac{4.5}{x}\frac{inches}{miles}\\ \\x=10*4.5/2.5\\ \\x= 18\ miles$

Answer 2

The answer is 18 mi its correct luv