on a map , 2.5 inches represent 25 miles . how many miles approximately is the distance if you measured 55 centimeters assuming that 1 - inch is 2.54 centimeters ?
"1 inch = 2.54 cm 2.5 inch = 2.54 * 2.5 cm 6.35 cm = 25 miles 55 cms = 25 / 6.35 * 55 = 216.5 miles answer : e"
multiply(divide(55, 2.54), divide(25, 2.5))