Question

A scale on a map of a national park reads 1 inch equals 0.25 miles. The national park is roughly in the shape of a rectangle. If the map of the park is 12 inches tall and 8 inches wide, estimate the total area of the park

Answer 1

24 miles

Explanation:

12 x 8 = 96

1 in = 0.25

96 in = 24

Answer 2

6m^2

Explanation:

Set up proportions and find the length and width of the park in miles.

Length:

l = 12(0.25)

l = 3 miles

Width:

w = 8(0.25)

w = 2 miles

The area of the park is A = lw = (3)(2) = 6 mi.2