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on a map 1 inch equals 15 miles. if two cities are 4.5 inches apart on the map , how far are they actually apart

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Beatles11
For these types of questions I like to use the "bowtie" method:

     1 inch     = 15 miles
4.5 inches  =  x miles

To solve, multiply 15 miles by 4.5 inches, then divide this product by 1 inch.

x= 15 miles x 4.5 inches ÷ 1 inch
x= 67.5 miles

Hope this helps!

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