Question

The distance between two towns on a map varies directly with the actual distance between the towns.

Seven and a half inches on the map represents 150 miles. What is the actual distance represented

by 11 inches on the map?

Answer 1

Answer: 220 miles

Explanation:

(150 miles)/(7.5 inches) = 20 miles/inch

(20 miles/inch)*(11 inches) = 220 miles