On a map, 1.5 inches represent 24 miles. How many miles approximately is the distance if you measured 47 centimeters assuming that 1-inch is 2.54 centimeters? Select:  A) 174.2  B) 212  C) 288.1  D) 296  E) 282.4

Rationale: 1.5 inch = 2.54 * 1.5 cm . so , 2.54 * 1.5 represents 24 miles . so for 47 cm . : 47 / ( 2.54 * 1.5 ) = x / 24 - - - > x = 24 * 47 / ( 4.81 ) = 296 answer will be d .
Answer: D