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 find the distance on the map, divide the actual distance by the scale's conversion factor:
275 miles / 15 miles per inch = 18.33 inches
Therefore, the distance on the map would be approximately 18.33 inches.