Question

A map shows that 1 inch represents 5 miles. If you measure a distance of 3 inches on the map, how many miles does that represent?
A.
15 miles

B.
5 miles

C.
10 miles

D.
20 miles

Answer 1

To find out how many miles 3 inches on the map represents, you can use the scale given: 1 inch represents 5 miles.

Multiply the number of inches measured by the number of miles each inch represents:

\[
3 \text{ inches} \times 5 \text{ miles/inch} = 15 \text{ miles}
\]

Thus, the distance of 3 inches on the map represents **15 miles**.

The correct answer is **A. 15 miles**.