The scale on a map indicates that 1 inch corresponds to an actual distance of 95 miles. two cities are 4.5 inches apart on the map what is the actual distance between the two cities?

So the ratio of "The scale on a map indicates that 1 inch corresponds to an actual distance of 95 miles.", is...

Scale on map : Actual Distance

1 : 95 miles

We need to find the actual distance for 4.5 inches on the map.

4.5 : x

Just multiply 4.5 with 95 and you would get 427.5 miles.

So the actual distance between the two cities is 427.5 miles.

Hey there!

Since 1 inch is 95 miles, and you need to find 4.5 inches

First multiply 95 * 4 = 380

Now you need to find 0.5 of 95 miles

0.5 * 95 = 47.5

Finally, you add 380 + 47.5 = 427.5

The actual distance between the two cities is 427.5 miles

Hope this helps

-GoldenWolfX