Question

If ½ inch represents 10 miles on a map, then how many inches will represent 240 miles?

Answer 1

Your answer will be 12 inches.

Explanation:

1/2 inch = 10 miles

1 inch = 20 miles

240/20= 12

Answer 2

Explanation:

There are 24 10 miles in 240. Each 1/2 inch is 10 miles, so there are 12 inches.