Question

On a certain map 1.25 inches represents 20 miles. Long wood and mill town are 5 inches apart on the map. What is the actual distance between longwood and Milltown?

A) 20 mi
B)25 mi
C)80 mi
D)100 mi

Answer 1

The answer is C)80mi

Answer 2

Just start with what you know, which is that the towns are 5 inches apart and that 1.25 inches=20 miles. Take 5 inches and multiply it by 20 miles, then divide by 1.25 inches. That will cancel out the two different units and leave you with an answer in miles.