On a map, 1.5 inches represent 24 miles. How many miles approximately is the distance if you measured 46 centimeters assuming that 1-inch is 2.54 centimeters?	Choose the most appropriate option
A) 174.2	B) 212	C) 288.1	D) 290	E) 282.4

Rationale: "1.5 inch = 2.54 * 1.5 cm . so , 2.54 * 1.5 represents 24 miles . so for 46 cm . : 46 / ( 2.54 * 1.5 ) = x / 24 - - - > x = 24 * 46 / ( 3.81 ) = 290 answer will be d ."
Answer: D