Question

If 1/4in on a map represents 1 meter, how many meters does 4/5in represent?

Answer 1

3 1/5 meters

Explanation:

1/4 in. on map ⇒ 1 meter in real life

• 1/4 can also be written as 5/20
• ⇒ 1/20 = 1/5 meter

⇒ 4/5 in. = 16/20 inches

⇒ 16/20 inches = 1/5 x 16 = 3 1/5 meters