on a particular map 1 inch represents a distance one half of a mile what distance in miles is represented by one third of an inch

Question

on a particular map 1 inch represents a distance one half of a mile what distance in miles is represented by one third of an inch

Answer 1

Just use a ratio:

1 inch/(1/2 mile) = (1/3 inch/x miles)

or x = (1/2)*(1/3) = 1/6 miles