The scale on a map of Colorado states that 1 inch : 25 miles. If the distance between Colorado Springs and Fort Collins measures 5 inches, what is the actual distance between the two cities?
To find the actual distance between Colorado Springs and Fort Collins based on the scale given on the map, you simply need to multiply the measured distance by the ratio provided by the scale.
Given:
Map scale = 1 inch : 25 miles
Measured distance on map = 5 inches
Actual distance = Measured distance on map * Scale ratio
Actual distance = 5 inches * 25 miles/inch
So the actual distance between Colorado Springs and Fort Collins is:
Actual distance = 5 * 25
Actual distance = 125 miles
Therefore, the actual distance between Colorado Springs and Fort Collins is 125 miles.