Question

According to the scale on a map, 1 inch on the map = 16 miles. How many inches on the map would represent 24 miles?

Answer 1

1.5 inches

Explanation:

1 inch = 16 miles

x = 24 miles

Cross multiply

16x = 24*1

Divide by 16

x = 24/16

x = 3/2 = 1.5