Question

Choose the correct answer.

The scale on a road map is 1 inch = 25 miles. If the measured distance on the map between two cities is 1.7 inches, what is the actual distance in miles?

14.7 miles

26.7 miles

42.5 miles

17.5 miles

Answer 1

To find the actual distance in miles based on the scale of the map, you can use the following calculation:

Given:
- Scale = 1 inch = 25 miles
- Measured distance on the map = 1.7 inches

Now, multiply the measured distance by the scale to find the actual distance:

Actual Distance = Measured Distance × Scale
Actual Distance = 1.7 inches × 25 miles/inch

Calculating this gives:

Actual Distance = 42.5 miles

Therefore, the correct answer is **42.5 miles**.