On a​ map, 1 inch equals 12.5 miles. If two cities are 1.5 inches apart on the​ map, how far are they actually​ apart

Question

On a​ map, 1 inch equals 12.5 miles. If two cities are 1.5 inches apart on the​ map, how far are they actually​ apart

Answer 1

x/1.5 = 12.5/1

s =1.5(12.5) = 18.75 miles actually