Question

What is the real distance from the youth center to the school?

Answer 1

Solution:

We know that:

• Scale: 2 inches = 309 ft

Based on the map given, we can say that the distance between the youth center and the school is 6 inches.

Use the scale to find out the real distance.

• 2 inches = 309 ft

Divide 2 both sides:

• => 2/2 inches = 309/2 ft
• => 1 inch = 309/2 ft

Multiply 6 both sides:

• => 1 x 6 inch = 309/2 x 6 ft
• => 6 inches = 309 x 3 ft
• => 6 inches = 927 ft

The real distance is 927 ft.

Answer 2

• 2in=309ft
• 1in=309/2=154.5ft

Distance in map=6in

• Real distance=6(154.2)=927ft