Question

On a map of North Carolina has a scale of 1 in = 60 miles. If from Charlotte to

Answer 1

Answer:

270 miles

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

270 miles

Step-by-step explanation:

60 * 4.5 = 270

Each inch is equal to 60 miles. You can set up a ratio like this.

$\frac{1}{60} = \frac{4.5}{x}$

Cross multiply to solve for x (or use a calculator).

x = 270

Note in our equation that the denominators are miles and numerators are inches. These much match or else you will get an incorrect answer.