Find the actual distance between New York City and Philadelphia
Answer to Problem 24PT
Distance between New York City and Philadelphia is 81 miles.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
On a map, the distance between New York City and Philadelphia is 10.125 inches. If 2 inches equals to 16 miles,
Concept Used:
On a map, the distance between New York City and Philadelphia is 10.125 inches.
If 2 inches equals to 16 miles,
Let the distance between the cities in miles is x miles.
Set the proportion and then use the cross multiplication method.
Proportion:
Calculation:
Proportion:
Use the cross multiplication method to make an equation:
x = Distance between New York City and Philadelphia is 81 miles.
Thus, the Distance between New York City and Philadelphia is 81 miles.
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