Question

4. A map has a scale of 1 inch = 100 miles. The distance between two cities is 7.25 inches. If a car travels

50 miles per hour, about how long will it take to get from one city to another?
hours

Answer 1

14.5 hours/14 hours 30 minutes

Explanation:

• The distance between the two cities is 7.25•100=725 because you multiply the scale distance by the scale.
• The number hours is 725/50=14.5 hours because you divide the distance by 50 (the miles per hour).