Question

The scale of a map is 1 in. : 40 mi. The distance from Atlanta to Macon is about 75 mi. What is the approximate map distance between these two cities?

Answer 1

About 1.875 Inches.

Explanation:

First, you divide 1/40 to get the constant. The answer is 0.025. Then, you multiply 0.025 Inches by 75 Miles, and you get the quotient of 1.875 Inches.