Question

A map scale is 1 in=15 miles. The distance between Roanoke and Greensboro is 7 inches. Which proportion will find the actual miles from Roanoke to Greensboro?

Answer 1

Given data:

The given scale is 1 in=15 mile.

The expression for 7 inches is,

7 in=x miles.

The ratio of both the equations is,

`(1)/(7)=(15)/(x)`

Thus, the last option is correct.