1 cm= 60 miles
2.6 cm= 60*2.6
2.6 cm= 60*2.6
2 cm x miles
------ = ------
120 miles 2.6 cm
Now, cross-multiply and solve for x:
2 cm * x miles = 120 miles * 2.6 cm
2x = 312
x = 156
So, the two towns are approximately 156 miles apart. Keep in mind, though, that my clown math may not be 100% accurate. I apologize in advance for any discrepancies!
First, we need to determine the scale of the map. The scale states that 2 cm represents 120 miles.
Let x represent the distance between towns A and B in miles.
We can set up the proportion as follows:
2 cm / 120 miles = 2.6 cm / x miles
To solve for x, we can cross multiply:
(2 cm) * (x miles) = (2.6 cm) * (120 miles)
2x = 312
Now, divide both sides of the equation by 2:
2x / 2 = 312 / 2
x = 156
So, towns A and B are approximately 156 miles apart.
First, let's define the variables:
x = miles between town A and town B
Now, we can set up the proportion:
2 cm / 120 miles = 2.6 cm / x miles
To solve for x, we can cross-multiply:
2 cm * x miles = 2.6 cm * 120 miles
Simplifying, we get:
2x = 312
Now, divide both sides by 2 to solve for x:
x = 312 / 2 = 156
Therefore, the towns A and B are approximately 156 miles apart.