Question

On a map, 1 inch represents 250 miles. What is the actual distance between two cities if they are412 inches apart on the map?(1)1100 miles(2)1125 miles(3)1150 miles(4)1200 miles​

Answer 1

Answer is 1125

Step-by-step explanation:

Given, 1 inch is equal to 250 miles.

And $4\frac{1}{2}$ inches

Which in terms of fractions is $\frac {9}{2}$

Since 1 inch = 250 miles

So, $\frac {1}{2}$ is equal to,

$\frac {9}{2} \times250$

= 9\times 125

= 1125

So, Answer is option (b) 1125