Question

a map has a scale of 1 inch = 16 miles. What is the actual distance if the distance on the map is 9 3/4 inches

Answer 1

156 miles

Explanation:

For every inch, you will have 16 miles

So if you have 9 3/4 inches you can just multiply that with 16

9 3/4*16=156

Our answer is 156 miles