On a map, 1.5 inches represent 24 miles. How many miles approximately is the distance if you measured 49 centimeters assuming that 1-inch is 2.54 centimeters?
Choose the correct choice from the following answers:
A) 174.2
B) 212
C) 288.1
D) 296
E) 308

Rationale: "1.5 inch = 2.54 * 1.5 cm . so , 2.54 * 1.5 represents 24 miles . so for 49 cm . : 49 / ( 2.54 * 1.5 ) = x / 24 - - - > x = 24 * 49 / ( 3.81 ) = 308 answer will be e ."
Answer: E