The scale on a map is 1 in. = 0.5 mi. The distance between two towns on the map is 5.5 in. What is the actual distance between the two towns?

6.25 miles

3.75 miles

2.75 miles

5.50 miles

In order to determine the actual distance between the two towns, multiply the distance between the two towns in the map, 5.5 in by the scale on the map. It is noted in the map that per inch distance corresponds to 0.5 mi. The product of 5.5 in and 0.5 mi/in is 2.75 miles. Thus, the actual distance between the towns is 2. 75 miles.