Question

A map scale has a scale of 1.5 inches = 350 miles. How many inches on the map would represent 876

Answer 1

3.75 inches

Explanation:

By proportion

1.5 / 350 = x / 876 where x is the number of inches on the map

350x = 1.5 * 876

x = (1.5 * 876) / 350

= 3.75 inches to the nearest hundredth..