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Calculating grid values on a map
JoyceWillia
Oct 29, 2011, 03:20 PM
On a certain map 1 inch represents 60 miles. If two towns are 255 miles apart, what is the distance, in inches, between the towns on the map?
jcaron2
Oct 29, 2011, 07:06 PM
There's an inch for every 60 miles. So how many times does 60 go into 255? That's your answer.