Question

The distance on the map from Chicago to NY is 1.5 inches. In reality, the distance from

Chicago to NY is 816 miles. On the map, the distance from Chicago to STL is 0.5 inches. How far in reality is the distance from Chicago to STL?

inches Inches
miles = miles

Answer 1

Answer: 272 miles

Explanation:

The scale factor is
`(816)/(1.5)=544` inches per mile.

So, the distance from Chicago to STL is
`544(0.5)=272` miles.