You and your friend want to hike a trail. On the map of the trail, 1 inch equals 4 miles. The total length of the trail is 4 inches on the map. If you and your friend walk at 2 miles per hour, how long will it take to hike the entire trail?
First, we need to determine the actual length of the trail in miles using the scale on the map.
If 1 inch on the map equals 4 miles, then the total length of the trail in real life is:
4 inches * 4 miles/inch = 16 miles
Now, to calculate how long it will take to hike the entire trail at a speed of 2 miles per hour:
Time = Distance / Speed
Time = 16 miles / 2 miles per hour
Time = 8 hours
Therefore, it will take you and your friend 8 hours to hike the entire 16-mile trail.