On a map, 4.5 inches represent 45 miles. How many miles approximately is the distance if you measured 254 centimeters assuming that 1-inch is 2.54 centimeters? Choose the correct choice from the following choices
A) 1000  B) 1100  C) 1200  D) 1250  E) 1300

Rationale: "1 inch = 2.54 cm 4.5 inch = 2.54 * 4.5 cm 11.43 cm = 45 miles 254 cms = 45 / 11.43 * 254 = 1000 miles answer : a"
Answer: A