Question

A map Scale of 1 inch: 4 mi. It is 17 miles to the mall. How many inches is that on the map?

Answer 1

divide 17 by 4

17/4 =4.25 inches

Answer 2

Hi!

1:4
x:17

17/4 = 4.25
4.25 x 1 = 4.25

1:4
4.25:17

The answer is 4.25

Hope this helps! :)