Word Problem: Weverton cliffs is a hiking trail in Maryland. this trail is 3 inches long on a map that has a scale of 7 1/2 inches =15 miles. If Sarah hikes the trail from beginning to end and back what is the total distance she hiked?

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anonymous · Answer

I think it's 12. 15/7.5 = 2, meaning each inch represents 2 miles. So, taking the trail once would be 3 x 2 = 6 miles. Since she went from beginning to end and back, do 6 x 2, which equals 12.