Answer:
130 miles
Explanation:
A scale drawing is a reduced form in terms of dimensions of an original image / building / object
the scale drawing is usually reduced at a constant dimension
scale of the drawing = original dimensions / dimensions of the scale drawing
Actual distance = 31/4 x 40
convert 31/4 to an improper fraction
to convert to improper fraction, take the following steps :
1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator
2. Add the numerator to the answer gotten in the previous step
3. divide the number gotten in the previous step by the denominator
13/4 x 40 = 130 miles