Question

12. Raymond is reading a road map. On the map,- inch represents 12 miles. Approximately

how many miles apart are two cities that are 3- inches apart on Raymond's map?

F. 12

G. 48

H. 96

J. 132

168

Answer 1

168miles

Corrected question;

12. Raymond is reading a road map. On the map, 1/4- inch represents 12 miles. Approximately

how many miles apart are two cities that are 3 1/2 - inches apart on Raymond's map?

F. 12

G. 48

H. 96

J. 132

K .168

Explanation:

Given;

1/4 inch = 12 miles

3 1/2 = 7/2 = 14/4 inch

number of 1/4 inch in 14/4 inch is;

14/4 ÷ 1/4 = 14

14/4 inch = 12×14 miles = 168miles