On a map, 1 in. represents 60 miles. If two cities are 3 1/2 in. apart on the map, how far apart are they in actual distance?
2007-02-13 09:37:52 · 6 answers · asked by Jazmine B 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
210 miles
30 = 1/2 inch
60 = 1 inch
120 = 2 inch
180 = 3 inches
3 1/2 inches = 180 + 30 = 210
2007-02-13 09:40:45 · answer #1 · answered by greecevaca 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
210 miles
3x60=180
1/2 60=30
so 180 plus 30=210
2007-02-13 17:47:06 · answer #2 · answered by cyan_8199 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
60 times 3.5 equals 210 miles
2007-02-13 17:43:43 · answer #3 · answered by mom3_aguilar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
210 miles apart
2007-02-13 17:41:16 · answer #4 · answered by refuse2lose_2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
210 miles
2007-02-13 17:40:54 · answer #5 · answered by redwidow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1in/60mi=3.5in/x
cross-multiply
so, 1x=60x3.5
so x=210 miles
2007-02-13 17:44:02 · answer #6 · answered by vm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋