Question

represents an actual distance of 2 miles. oscars tent is at campsite 4a.
what number can you multiply each length on the map by to find the actual distance?
what is the actual distance from oscars campsite to the beach?
4 in. : 2 mi

Explanation:

Step1: Find the conversion factor

Given that \(4\) inches on the map represents \(2\) miles. To find the number to multiply map - length by, we calculate \(\frac{2}{4}=\frac{1}{2}\) (miles per inch).

Step2: Convert the map - distance to actual distance

The distance from Oscar's campsite (\(4A\)) to the beach is \(2\frac{1}{2}\) inches. Convert \(2\frac{1}{2}\) to an improper fraction: \(2\frac{1}{2}=\frac{2\times2 + 1}{2}=\frac{5}{2}\) inches.
Multiply the map - distance by the conversion factor: \(\frac{5}{2}\times\frac{1}{2}=\frac{5}{4}=1.25\) miles.

Answer:

\(1.25\)