Question

A map has a scale of 1 inch=75 miles.Donnerville and Wright's are 5 3\4 inches apart.so what is the distance in miles between the two locations???? A.) 370.40 miles,,, B.) 355.35 miles,,, C.) 450.07 miles,,, D.) 431.25 miles...

Answer 1

I'd go for B. Multiply 5.45*75

Answer 2

Conversions, even the most complex of them, is simple when you use units. Then you can see how to introduce those that you want and eliminate those that you don't.

5.75in(75mi/1in)=431.25 mi

Notice how in/in cancel out...