Question

The scale on the map says that 1.5 cm represents 40 miles. On the map the distance between Columbia, SC and Atlanta is 7 cm. Which is the correct proportion to use for finding the real distance between the cities?

A) none of these
B)
1.5
40
=
7
x
C)
1.5
7
=
x
40
D)
40
1.5
=
7
x

Answer 1

The correct answer is B
this is because you are looking for the amount of miles which is X.
This equation should mean that if each cm is 40 miles then 7 cm is X