Question

the distance across texas from north to south is approximately 800 miles. a map uses a scale in which 1 inch represents 25 miles. which measurement is closest to the scaled distance in inches across texas from north to south on the map? a 768 in. b 775 in. c 32 in. d 25 in.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the formula for scale

The scale is 1 inch represents 25 miles, so to find the map distance (in inches) for a real distance (in miles), we use the formula: Map distance = Real distance / Scale factor (miles per inch). Here, the scale factor is 25 miles per inch.

Step2: Plug in the values

The real distance across Texas is 800 miles. So we calculate the map distance as $800 \div 25$.

Step3: Perform the division

$800 \div 25 = 32$.

Answer:

C. 32 in.