Question

According to the scale on a map, 1 inch : 12 miles. How many miles are represented by 12 inches on the map? Show work.

Answer 1

12 inches on the map represents 144 miles

Explanation:

For this case we must apply a simple rule of three. So if 1 inch represents 12 miles, how many miles there are in 12 inches?

1 Inch ---------------------- 12 miles

12 Inches ----------------- X

`X=(12 inches*12miles)/(1 inch)=144 miles`