You are using a topographic map to do field work in mountainous terrain. You need to hike over that ridge to get to the field area that you are interested in. The trail to the place you want to be is about 5 inch on the map, which has a scale of 1:24000. (Round to two decimal places.)

How many miles does 5 inches on the map represent? mi
How many kilometers does 5 inches on the map represent? km
How many meters does 5 inches on the map represent?

Question

You are using a topographic map to do field work in mountainous terrain. You need to hike over that ridge to get to the field area that you are interested in. The trail to the place you want to be is about 5 inch on the map, which has a scale of 1:24000. (Round to two decimal places.) 

 How many miles does 5 inches on the map represent?  mi
 How many kilometers does 5 inches on the map represent?  km
 How many meters does 5 inches on the map represent?

anonymous · Answer

help I don't understand this part: The trail to the place you want to be is about 5 inch on the map, which has a scale of 1:24000. (Round to two decimal places.)