Tampa is about 275 miles from Tallahassee. How far about would they be on a map with a scale of 1 in. = 15 mi?
A. 20 inches
B. 20.25 inches
C. 19.24 inches
D. 18.33 inches
The distance from Tampa to Tallahassee is 275 miles, and the scale of the map is 1 inch = 15 miles. To find the distance on the map, we divide the distance by the scale:
275 miles / 15 miles/inch = 18.33 inches
Therefore, the correct answer is option D, 18.33 inches.