Question

A map using a scale of 1 inch:5 miles shows a section of land with an area of 3.2 inches what is the actual area of the section of the land

Answer 1

16 miles

Explanation:

A scale drawing is a reduced form in terms of dimensions of an original image / building / object

the scale drawing is usually reduced at a constant dimension

scale of the drawing = original dimensions / dimensions of the scale drawing

Actual area = 3.2 x 5 = 16 miles