Let's Say a Map Has a Scale of 1: 15,000

question 23

Multiple Choice

Let's say a map has a scale of 1: 15,000 (inches:feet) . Two cities on the map are 4 inches apart. How many miles does this represent? Round your answer to the nearest mile. ​

• A) 12 miles
• B) 9 miles
• C) 22 miles
• D) 11 miles
• E) 3 miles

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