Question

A map of Brasilia has a scale of 1 inch to 5 miles. If the city is 2 7/16 inches across on the map, what is the distance across the actual city? a.) 10 1/2 mi b.) 8 3/16 mi c.) 12 3/16 mi d.) 8 1/4 mi

Answer 1

The answer is c because that is what the website said with the exact same question , I hope you don't need to show your work but the correct answer is c

Answer 2

`12(3)/(16) \text{inches}`

Explanation:

Given : The city is
`2 (7)/(16)` inches across on the map

To Find:On the map, what is the distance across the actual city?

Solution:

Distance on map =
`2 (7)/(16)=(39)/(16) inches`

Scale: 1 inch = 5 miles

So,
`(39)/(16) inches=(39)/(16) * 5`

`(39)/(16) inches=(195)/(16) =12(3)/(16)`

Thus ,the distance across the actual city is
`12(3)/(16) inches`

So, option C is correct.