Question

The scale on myra's atlas reads 1 inch equals 40 miles. how many inches on the map represent 125 miles?

Answer 1

3.125 inches on the map represent 125 miles.

Explanation:

This question can be solved by a simple rule of three.

We have that:

Each inch equals 40 miles.

How many inches are 125 miles. So

1 inch - 40 miles

x inches - 125 miles

40x = 125

x = 3.125

3.125 inches on the map represent 125 miles.