Answer :
Final answer:
The actual distance between points A and B on a pipe assembly is calculated using a scale conversion from a map measurement. The actual distance between points A and B on the pipe assembly is 2.08 miles (option B)
Explanation:
The distance between points A and B can be calculated using the scale provided in the question. Given that 5.5 inches on the map represent the actual distance, we can apply the scale conversion to determine the exact distance between the points.
- On a 1:24000 scale map, 1 inch represents 24000 inches in reality.
- 5.5 inches on the map would then equal 5.5 x 24000 = 132000 inches.
- Converting inches to miles (1 mile = 63360 inches), we get 132000 ÷ 63360 = 2.08 miles.
Therefore, the actual distance between points A and B on the pipe assembly is 2.08 miles (option B).