The scale on a map is 1 in equals 0.5 mi the distance between two towns 5.5 what actual towns?

To determine the actual distance between the two towns, we need to multiply the distance measured on the map by the scale.

Given scale: 1 in = 0.5 mi

Distance on the map: 5.5 in

Actual distance = Distance on the map x Scale

Actual distance = 5.5 in x 0.5 mi/in

Actual distance = 2.75 mi

Therefore, the actual distance between the two towns is 2.75 miles.