Math worksheet teaching students to use a map scale to measure distances between locations on a town map.

To solve the problems using the map scale, we need to measure the distances between the specified locations on the map and then convert those measurements into real-world distances using the given scale: 1 inch = 10 miles.

Step-by-Step Solution:

#### 1. How far is Joe’s house from the post office?
- Use the ruler at the bottom of the page to measure the distance between Joe’s house and the post office.
- The measured distance is approximately 2 inches.
- Convert this distance to miles using the scale:
\[
2 \text{ inches} \times 10 \text{ miles per inch} = 20 \text{ miles}
\]
- Answer: 20 miles

#### 2. Is the restaurant at a distance of 45 miles from Joe’s house?
- Measure the distance between Joe’s house and the restaurant.
- The measured distance is approximately 4.5 inches.
- Convert this distance to miles:
\[
4.5 \text{ inches} \times 10 \text{ miles per inch} = 45 \text{ miles}
\]
- Answer: Yes, the restaurant is 45 miles from Joe’s house.

#### 3. How far is the hospital from the restaurant?
- Measure the distance between the hospital and the restaurant.
- The measured distance is approximately 3 inches.
- Convert this distance to miles:
\[
3 \text{ inches} \times 10 \text{ miles per inch} = 30 \text{ miles}
\]
- Answer: 30 miles

#### 4. Measure the distance between the school and Joe’s house.
- Measure the distance between the school and Joe’s house.
- The measured distance is approximately 5 inches.
- Convert this distance to miles:
\[
5 \text{ inches} \times 10 \text{ miles per inch} = 50 \text{ miles}
\]
- Answer: 50 miles

#### 5. How many miles away is the post office from the hospital?
- Measure the distance between the post office and the hospital.
- The measured distance is approximately 3 inches.
- Convert this distance to miles:
\[
3 \text{ inches} \times 10 \text{ miles per inch} = 30 \text{ miles}
\]
- Answer: 30 miles

Final Answers:

1. 20 miles
2. Yes
3. 30 miles
4. 50 miles
5. 30 miles

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