If the length between points on a map is 5 inches, 7 inches, and 9 inches, and the scale is one inch equals 5 miles, find the distances in miles. 1, 1.5. and 1.8 miles 10, 12, and 14 miles 25, 35 and 45 miles

Respuesta :

the answer is 25, 35, and 45 miles

Answer:

[tex]25,35\ and\ 45\ miles[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

we know that

The scale factor of the map is equal to

[tex]\frac{1}{5} \frac{inch}{miles}[/tex]

That means------> [tex]1\ in[/tex] on the map is equal to [tex]5\ miles[/tex] in the actual

To convert the distance in miles, multiply the measure in inches by [tex]5[/tex]

so

[tex]5\ in=5*5=25\ miles[/tex]

[tex]7\ in=7*5=35\ miles[/tex]

[tex]9\ in=9*5=45\ miles[/tex]

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