10.) Tampa is about 275 miles from Tallahassee. How far about would they be on a map with a scale of 1 in. = 15 mi?
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2 points
20 inches
20.25 inches
19.24 inches
18.33 inches
To determine how far Tampa and Tallahassee would be on a map with a scale of 1 in. = 15 mi, we can set up a proportion:
1 in. / 15 mi = x in. / 275 mi
Solving for x gives:
x = (1 in. / 15 mi) * 275 mi
x = 18.33 in.
Therefore, they would be approximately 18.33 inches apart on the map.