Q2. On Map \#1, City A and City B are 15 inches apart. Map\#1 has a scale of 1 in \( =3 \) miles. a. How far apart, in miles, are City \( A \) and City \( B \) in the real world? How far apart, in inches, would City \( A \) and City \( B \) be on Map \#2 if the scale on Map \( \# 2 \) is 1 in \( =5 \) miles?

To find the real-world distance between City A and City B, we multiply the distance on the map (15 inches) by the scale factor (3 miles per inch). So, 15 inches × 3 miles/inch = 45 miles apart in reality! Now, for Map #2 with a scale of 1 inch = 5 miles, we need to determine how many inches represent that same real-world distance (45 miles). We divide the total miles by the new scale: 45 miles ÷ 5 miles/inch = 9 inches. Thus, City A and City B would be 9 inches apart on Map #2. Keep your maps handy for your next adventure!