On a particular map, every
1
16 inch represents 1 mile.
How many miles does 312
inches represent?

Question

On a particular map, every
1
16 inch represents 1 mile.
How many miles does 312
inches represent?

tkhunny · Answer

1/16 " ==> 1 mile

1/8 " ==> 2 miles

1/4 " ==> 4 miles

1/2 " ==> 8 miles

1 " ==> 16 miles

Are we getting there?  Can you think of a faster way?

anonymous · Answer

I think I have to use like the proportional formula or something .

tkhunny · Answer

Good answer:  $312\;in\cdot \dfrac{1\;mi}{\dfrac{1}{16}\;in} = $

anonymous · Answer

It says the answer is supposed to be 56 mi

tkhunny · Answer

56 mi * (1/16 in / 1 mi) = 3.5 in

Are you sure we're not missing some decimals around here, smoewhere?