The scale of a map is 113 inches = 8 miles. The distance between two cities on the map is 8 inches. What is the actual distance, in miles, between the two cities?
Solution:
113 inches=8 miles, solve for 8 inches
1 inch=8/113 miles
8 inches: 8/113*8=64/113=.566 repeats
I think the scale on your map should be 1 1/3 inches per 8 miles. If that is the case, then:
8 / (4/3) x 8 = 48 miles - the distance between the two cities.
