Question

According to the scale on a map, 1 inch : 12 miles. How many miles are represented by 1 and 1/2 inches on the map? Show work.

Answer 1

1 1/2 inches on a map is 18 miles in real life.

Explanation:

1 in. = 12 miles

1 1/2 in. = X

1 1/2 x 12 = 18

1 1/2 inches on a map is 18 miles in real life.