Question

Ella is reading a map with a scale of 1 in. = 20 mi. On the map, the distance Ella must drive is 4.25 in.

How many miles will Ella drive?

Answer 1

Scale is 1in =20mi

Distance in map=4.25in

Actual distance

• 4.25(20)
• 85mi

Answer 2

• 85 miles

Explanation:

Solve by proportions:

• 1 in ⇒ 20 mi
• 4.25 in ⇒ x

x = 4.25*20 / 1 = 85 mi