the scale on a map is 1inc=80miles if two cities are 2 3/4 in a part on the map what is the actual distance beteween the cites
2.75 * 80
To find the actual distance between the cities, we need to convert the scale on the map into a ratio. Given that 1 inch on the map represents 80 miles, the scale can be written as 1:80.
Now, we can set up a proportion to find the actual distance. Let "x" represent the actual distance between the cities:
1 inch on the map / 80 miles = 2 3/4 inches on the map / x miles
To solve this proportion, we need to cross multiply:
(1 inch) * (x miles) = (2 3/4 inches) * (80 miles)
x = (2.75 inches) * (80 miles) / (1 inch)
x = 220 miles
Therefore, the actual distance between the cities is 220 miles.