Question

Mike is reading a map with a scale of 1 in. = 35 mi. On the map, the

distance Mike must drive is 5.5 in. What is the actual distance he has to
travel?

Answer 1

Actual distance represented by 5.5 inch of map distance is

`192.5` miles

Explanation:

Given,

The scale of map -

1 inch on map is equal to 35 miles.

Distance measured by mike on map is equal to 5.5 inch

Actual distance represented by 5.5 inch of map distance is

`= 5.5 * 35 = 192.5` miles