Question

On a map, two cities are 2.8 inches apart. The map has a scale of 1 inch to 25 miles. How

far apart, in inches, would the same two cities be on a map that has a scale of 1 inch to
40 miles?

A 1.20
B 1.60
C 1.75
D 1.80

Answer 1

Answer: C. 1.75

Explanation:

Scale 1: 1 inch = 25 miles

2.8 x 25 = 70

2.8 inches = 70 miles

Scale 2: 1 inch = 40 miles

1.75 inches x 40 = 70