On a map 13 inch equals 15 miles The distance between two towns on is 3 23 inches How many are actually the towns?

To determine the actual distance between the two towns on the map, we need to use the scale provided: 13 inches equals 15 miles.

Let x be the actual distance between the towns. We can set up a proportion to solve for x:

13 inches / 3.23 inches = 15 miles / x

Simplifying the proportion, we get:

15 miles / x = 4.64 (dividing both sides by 13)

To find x, we cross-multiply:

15 miles * 3.23 inches = x * 4.64

Solving for x, we get:

x = (15 miles * 3.23 inches) / 4.64

Calculating the value of x:

x ≈ 10.17 miles

Therefore, the actual distance between the two towns on the map is approximately 10.17 miles.