Given:
The length between points on a map is 6 inches, 8 inches, and 9 inches.
The scale is one inch equals 5 miles.
To find:
The distances in miles.
Solution:
The given scale is:
1 inch = 5 miles
Using this scale, we get
6 inches = 6 × 5 miles
= 30 miles
8 inches = 8 × 5 miles
= 40 miles
9 inches = 9 × 5 miles
= 45 miles
The distance is miles are 30, 40, 45 miles.
Therefore, the correct option is C.
