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 ?
"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"
multiply(divide(254, 2.54), divide(45, 4.5))