On a map, 1.5 inches represent 24 miles. How many miles approximately is the distance if you measured 48 centimeters assuming that 1-inch is 2.54 centimeters? Choose the correct choice:
A) 174.2 B) 212 C) 288.1 D) 296 E) 302

Rationale: "1.5 inch = 2.54 * 1.5 cm . so , 2.54 * 1.5 represents 24 miles . so for 48 cm . : 48 / ( 2.54 * 1.5 ) = x / 24 - - - > x = 24 * 47 / ( 3.81 ) = 302 answer will be e ."
Answer: E