Question

On a map of Texas, the scale listed is 1 in = 32 miles. If the distance from San Antonio to El Paso is 17 inches on a map, how many miles is it?

Answer 1

544 miles

Explanation:

Since 1 inch equals 32 miles,
`17inches\cdot 32miles=544miles`

Answer 2

544 miles

Explanation:

this problem is a multiplication problem, if one inch is 32 mile, and San Antonio to El Paso is 17 inches you have to multiply 17 and 32 to get 544 miles