On a certain map 1.25 inches represents 20 miles. Long wood and mill town are 5 inches apart on the map. What is the actual distance between longwood and Milltown? A) 20 mi B)25 mi C)80 mi D)100 mi

Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021

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We have, 

1.25 inches = 20 miles 

So, 1 inches = (20/ 1.25) miles

1 inches = 16

According to question, Long wood and mill town are 5 inches apart. So,

Actual distanc = 5 × 16 

= 80 miles

 

Therefore,  actual distance between long wood and mill Town is 80 miles.