A map that was created using a scale of 1 inch : 3 miles shows a lake with an area of 18 square inches. What is the actual area of the lake?

Martin Borthiry asked Feb 17, 2022

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A map that was created

using a scale of 1 inch : 3 miles
shows a lake with an area of
18 square inches. What is the
actual area of the lake?

Martin Borthiry asked Feb 17, 2022

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Answer:

162 mi²

Explanation:

The area on the map is ...

18(1 in)²

Then the area on the ground will be ...

18(3 mi)² = 18·9 mi² = 162 mi²

Scooby answered Feb 21, 2022

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