Question

The highway from Stonestown to Budley passes through Henton, as shown in the map below.

The actual distance along this highway from Stonestown to Budley is 92 miles. What is the scale of the map?

A. 1 inch = 25 miles
B. 1 inch = 4 miles
C. 1 inch = 23 miles
D. 1 inch = 43 mile

Answer 1

C. 1 inch = 23 miles

Explanation:

To find the scale, add the scale distances shown first.

2.25 + 1.75 = 4 inches on the map

Now, divide the actual mileage (92 miles) by how long it was on the map.

92 / 4

92 = 80 + 12

92/4 = (80/4) + (12/4)

92/4 = 20 + 3

92/4 = 23 miles

That means 1 inch on this map is actually 23 miles. So the scale of the map is 1 inch = 23 miles, which is C.