Question

On a map the scale is 1.5 inches to 5 miles. If the distance measured on the map from one town to another is 10.5 inches, then how many miles is the distance between towns

Answer 1

Explanation:

1.5=5miles

Distance from one town to another is 10.5 inches

Divide

10.5/1.5= 7

Multiply

7x5=35 miles