Question

A map has a scale of 2 inches = 15 miles.If two towns are 7 inches apart on the map,how far apart are they actually

Answer 1

Answer:

1.) set up a w_k_u chart

2.) in the w column write in on top and mi in the bottom like this

w_K_U

in_

mi_

then in the k column write 2 for in and 15 for mi

W_K_U

in_2_

mi_15_

then in the U column, you write 7 for in and x for mi

W_K_U

in_2_7

mi_15_x

then cross multiply:  2x = 15(7)

multiply 15 times 7 which is 105

2x=105

divide 2x by 2

x=105 

answer 105

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

1.) set up a w_k_u chart
2.) in the w column write in on top and mi in the bottom like this
w_K_U
in_
mi_
then in the k column write 2 for in and 15 for mi
W_K_U
in_2_
mi_15_
then in the U column, you write 7 for in and x for mi
W_K_U
in_2_7
mi_15_x
then cross multiply:  2x = 15(7)
multiply 15 times 7 which is 105
2x=105
divide 2x by 2
x=105 
answer 105