Question

oscar has a map of the campground where he is staying. the scale shows that 4 inches on the map 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? blank box (image of campground map with distances: 2 1/2 in., 3 in., and scale 4 in. : 2 mi; also a calculator interface)

Explanation:

Step1: Find the scale factor

The scale is 4 inches = 2 miles. So, the factor is $\frac{2\ \text{miles}}{4\ \text{inches}} = 0.5\ \text{miles per inch}$.

Step2: Determine the multiplier

The multiplier is the actual distance per map inch, which is 0.5.

Answer:

0.5