Question

Use the scale and map measurements to find the actual distance from New Wilmington to Sharon through Mercer. What is the actual distance if you travel from New Wilmington to Sharon through Volant?
A.) 16.5 mi; 19.5 mi

B.) 33 mi; 39 mi

C.) 66 mi; 78 mi

D.) 49.5 mi; 58.5 mi

Answer 1

1) New Wilmington-> Mercer: 1.25in
Mercer -> Sharon: 1.5in
-> in total 2.75in
scale 1 in:12 mi

->in total scaled: 2.75*12 mi=24+9mi=33mi

2) New Wilmington-> Volant: 1.25in
Volant -> Sharon: 2in
-> in total 3.25in
scale 1in:12mi

->in total scaled: 3.25*12 mi=36+3mi=39mi

so the answer is B) 33 mi; 39 mi

Answer 2

the other person is incorrect "b.33 Mi; 39Mi" is not even an option on my quiz

the correct answer is 76.5 mi; 67.5 mi