Tampa is about 275 miles from Tallahassee. How far about would they be on a map with a scale of 1 in. = 15 mi? * 2 points

20 inches
20.25 inches
19.24 inches
18.33 inches

1 answer

To find the distance on the map, we divide the actual distance between Tampa and Tallahassee (275 miles) by the scale (15 miles).

Distance on map = 275 miles / 15 miles = 18.33 inches.

Therefore, the answer is 18.33 inches.