Question

A map has a scale of 2 in : 24 mi. If Clinton Oak Grove are 48 miles apart, then they are how far apart on the map?

Answer 1

You have 2in = 24 mi or we can say 2in / 24mi You need to convert from miles to inches. so set up the conversion factor 2in /24mi

* = multiply

48 mi * 2in / 24mi =
96 in / 24 =
4
On the map it is 4in apart