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The legend on a map states that 1 inch
is 450 miles. If you measure 3 inches
on the map, how many miles would
the actual distance be?
Actual distance = [? ] miles
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Answer: 1350 miles

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that one inch is 450 miles. We can use a proportion to solve for miles at 3 inches.

[tex]\frac{1in}{450mi } =\frac{3in}{x}[/tex]

x=450*3=1350 mi

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