Let's solve each question step by step using the
map scale provided:
>
Map Scale: 1 unit = 5 miles
> We are to use the ruler at the bottom (which goes from 0 to 8 units) to measure distances on the map.
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Step-by-step Solution:
We’ll measure each distance using the ruler and then convert it to miles using the scale:
Each unit on the map = 5 miles.
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1. How many miles is Carl’s house from May’s house?
- Measure the distance between Carl’s and May’s houses.
- It is a
horizontal line that spans
4 units on the map.
- So, distance = 4 units × 5 miles/unit =
20 miles
✔ Answer: 20 miles
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2. How many miles is Wayne’s house from Tori’s house?
- Measure the line from Wayne’s to Tori’s house.
- This is a diagonal line. Using the ruler, it appears to be about
3 units long.
- Distance = 3 × 5 =
15 miles
✔ Answer: 15 miles
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3. If you travel from Ben’s house to May’s house, how many miles will you travel?
- The path from Ben’s to May’s is a
vertical line.
- Count the units: it spans
3 units.
- Distance = 3 × 5 =
15 miles
✔ Answer: 15 miles
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4. Who lives between Pat and Ben?
- Look at the path from Pat’s house to Ben’s house.
- There is a point labeled
Jessie’s house along the line connecting Pat and Ben.
- So, Jessie lives between Pat and Ben.
✔ Answer: Jessie
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5. If you go by Wayne’s house, how far is it from Tori’s house to Julie’s house?
- This means we’re going from
Tori → Wayne → Julie
- First, measure
Tori to Wayne: ~3 units
- Then
Wayne to Julie: ~4 units
- Total = 3 + 4 =
7 units
- 7 × 5 =
35 miles
✔ Answer: 35 miles
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6. Which is longer: going from Carl’s house to Pat’s house, or Carl’s house to May’s house?
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Carl to Pat: Measure this segment — it’s about
2 units
- 2 × 5 =
10 miles
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Carl to May: Already calculated as
4 units =
20 miles
So, Carl to May is longer.
✔ Answer: Carl’s house to May’s house
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7. Which is shorter: going from Carl’s house to May’s house, or Jessie’s house to Ben’s house?
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Carl to May: 4 units → 20 miles (already known)
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Jessie to Ben: Measure this segment — it looks like
2 units
- 2 × 5 =
10 miles
So, Jessie to Ben is shorter.
✔ Answer: Jessie’s house to Ben’s house
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
20 miles
2.
15 miles
3.
15 miles
4.
Jessie
5.
35 miles
6.
Carl’s house to May’s house
7.
Jessie’s house to Ben’s house
Let me know if you'd like a visual explanation or help measuring with the ruler!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of map scale practice worksheet.
