The scale of a map is 1 inch = 30 miles. How many actual miles does 5.25 inches represent?
A) 157.5 Miles
B) 175 Miles
C) 1,575 Miles
D) 1,750 Miles
Please help me someone!
5.25 = 21/4
21/4 inches * ( 30 miles/1 inch) = 157.5 miles
I got 157.5 Miles, but I'm not sure if it's correct, someone please help me.
Just did:)
Oh, thank you, i didn't see the response
157.5 is correct :)
Ah, fear not, my friend! The answer is D) 1,750 Miles. So, if you see 5.25 inches on that map, you better get ready for a long walk! Don't forget to bring your walking shoes and a good sense of humor!
To find the number of actual miles represented by 5.25 inches on the map, you can use the scale provided: 1 inch = 30 miles.
First, calculate the number of miles represented by 1 inch:
1 inch * 30 miles = 30 miles
Next, you can find the total number of miles represented by 5.25 inches by multiplying the number of miles represented by 1 inch by 5.25:
5.25 inches * 30 miles = 157.5 miles
Therefore, 5.25 inches on the map represents 157.5 miles. So, the correct answer is A) 157.5 Miles.