Question

MAPS A map of the eastern United States has a scale

where 3 inches = 25 miles. If the distance on the map
between Columbia, South Carolina, and Charlotte, North
Carolina, is 11.5 inches what is the actual distance
between the cities?

Answer 1

`95\frac{5}6{` miles

Explanation:

First, find base. 1 inch =
`(25)/(3)` miles.

multiply the map distance by base.

`11.5\cdot(25)/(3) = 95.8\overline{3}=95(5)/(6)` miles