Question

On a map, 9 cm represents 15 miles. If the distance between two cities on the map is 15 cm, how many miles separate the cities?

Answer 1

Answer:

15 cm on the map is equal to 25 miles.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that,

On a map, 9 cm represents 15 miles.

The distance between two cities is 15 cm. We need to find the distance in miles.

9 cm = 15 miles

$1\ cm=\dfrac{15}{9}\ \miles$

So, 15 cm is equal to,

$15\ cm=\dfrac{15}{9}\times 15\ miles\\\\=25\ miles$

So, 15 cm on the map is equal to 25 miles.