Question

On a map, the length of the road from Town A to Town B is measured to be $12$ inches. On this map, $\frac{3}{4}$ inch represents an actual distance of $8$ miles. What is the actual distance, in miles, from Town A to Town B along this road?

• A. $128$
• B. $102$
• C. $96$
• D. $90$
• E. $72$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $128$

$I$ $II$

Map scale(in inches) $\frac{3}{4}$ $12$

Actual distance(miles) $8$ $x$

$\therefore x=\frac{12\times 8}{\frac{3}{4}}$

$\therefore x=128$ miles