Question

The distance on a map between two locations is

2.25
inches. If
1
inch =
24
miles, what is the actual distance between the two locations?

Answer 1

54 miles

Explanation:

if 1 inch = 24 miles multiply 24 by 2.25 to get 54 miles

Answer 2

54 miles

Explanation:

lets work in steps here:

1 in (24 miles) + 1 in (24 miles) = 2 in OR 48 miles

PLUS

**0.25 in (6 miles)

= 48+6 miles = 54 miles

** you know that 0.25=6 miles because 24/6 is 4. 100/4 is 0.25. simple division.