Find the distance between two cities on a map if the scale used is 12 in. = 20 mi. and the cities are 55 miles apart. Give answer in decimal form.

Answer 1

(55 / 20) * 12 = ?

Answer 2

12in. = 20mi.
Scale = 12/20 = 0.6 in./mi.
0.6in./mi. * 55mi. = ___ in.