Question

A map has a scale of 4 in. = 15 mi. If you measured the distance between two cities to be 19 in. on the map, how many miles would it actually be?

Answer 1

71.25 (or 71 1/4) mi

Explanation:

15/4 = 3.75

1 in = 3.75 mi

3.75 × 19 = 71.25 mi