Respuesta :

Set an equation. 2.5x=15. Divide both sides by 2.5. x=6. 6 inches

Answer:

[tex]6\ inches[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

we know that

The scale on the map is equal to

[tex]\frac{1}{2.5}\frac{inch}{miles}[/tex]

so

by proportion

Find the distance on the map from Catskills to Saugeties

[tex]\frac{1}{2.5}\frac{inch}{miles}=\frac{x}{15}\frac{inches}{miles}\\ \\x=15/2.5\\ \\x=6\ inches[/tex]