Question

on a map, the scale shown is 1 inch : 5 miles. if an island is 2.5 square inches on the map, what is the actual are of the island

Answer 1

1 in^2 = 5 mi * 5 mi = 25 mi^2

2.5 in^2 (25 mi^2/in^2) = 62.5 mi^2

Explanation: