Question

The scale on a map indicates that 1 in=2.5mi. How far apart are two cities that measure 2.5ft apart in the map

Answer 1

1 foot = 12 inches.

Multiply 2.5 feet by 12 inches for total inches:

2.5 * 12 = 30 total inches.

Multiply 30 inches by 2.5 miles for total miles:

30 * 2.5 = 75 miles total.