Question

The scale of a map is 1 in.: 17.5 mi. Find the actual distance corresponding to the map distance of 5 in.

A. 87.5 mi
B. 3.5 mi
C. 22.5 mi

Answer 1

A. 87.5 mi

Explanation:

1 in : 17.5 mi Multiply both sides of the ratio by 5

5 in : 87.5 mi