On a map 1 inch = 50 miles. If two cities are 3 1/2 inches apart, how many miles are they apart?

Answer 1

To determine the actual distance using the map scale of 1 inch = 50 miles, you would multiply the number of inches shown on the map by 50.

For this problem: 3 1/2 • 50 = 7/2 • 50 = 175 miles

The two cities are 175 miles apart.