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
To find the distance on the map, we need to divide the actual distance between Tampa and Tallahassee by the scale of the map.
Actual distance = 275 miles
Scale on map = 1 in. = 15 mi
Distance on map = Actual distance / Scale
Distance on map = 275 miles / 15 mi/in
Distance on map = 18.33 inches
Therefore, they would be about 18.33 inches apart on the map.