Question

On a map of the United States, 24 cm represents 18 miles. How many centimeters represent 1 mile?

Answer 1

Answer:

1.33333333333 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

It's pretty simple:

Based on the question, we know that 24cm = 18 miles

Therefore we can do a three simple rule

If 24 cm = 18 miles

   x cm =  1 mile

x = $\frac{24 * 1}{18}$

x = $1.33333333333 cm$