Question

Sanjia calculated the distance between his home and New Orleans, Lousiana. The scale on the map showed that 0.5 inch represents 20 miles. If the distance between Sanjia's home and New Orleans is 7 1/4 inches on the map, what is the actual distance, in miles, from his home to New Orleans?

Answer 1

I think the answer is 185 miles because you have to put 7 1/4 as a improper fraction which would be 37/4. Then you have to put 20/1. The 0.5 is just there to trick you. So 37/4 • 20/1 equals 740/4 then you simplify and it equals 185/1 then you get your answer which is 185 miles. I hope this helps and is right.