Question

Edward is taking a trip. The distance

between two cities on a map is 4.5
centimeters. His map uses a scale in
which 1 centimeter represents 15
miles. What is the actual distance
Edward will travel between these two
cities in miles?

Answer 1

67.5 miles

Explanation:

If 1 cm represents 15 miles, then 4.5 cm represents 4.5 * 15 miles.

4.5 * 15 miles = 67.5 miles

Answer: 67.5 miles