Question

A world map has a scale of 1/4 of an inch equals 250 miles. You measure the distance between New York, NY and Los Angeles, California and it equals 3 inches. What is the real distance between New York and California?

Answer 1

1/4 inch = 250 miles

1 inch = 250x4 = 1000 miles

3 inches = 1000x3 = 3000 miles

answer: 3000 miles