Question

1. use the scale and map measurements to find the actual distance from new wilmington to sharon through mercer. what is the actual distance if you travel from new wilmington to sharon through volant? new wilmington 1.25 in. volant scale 1 in. : 12 mi 2 in. 16.5 mi; 19.5 mi 66 mi; 78 mi 49.5 mi; 58.5 mi 33 mi; 39 mi

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the actual distance from New Wilmington to Volant

The scale is \(1\) inch \(= 12\) miles. The map distance from New Wilmington to Volant is \(1.25\) inches.
The actual distance \(d_1=1.25\times12 = 15\) miles.

Step2: Calculate the actual distance from Volant to Sharon

The map distance from Volant to Sharon is \(2\) inches.
The actual distance \(d_2 = 2\times12=24\) miles.

Step3: Calculate the total actual distance

The total actual distance \(D=d_1 + d_2\).
\(D=15+24=39\) miles.

Answer:

\(39\) miles.