Question

Hey can anyone help me wit this problem it is kinda confusing.

The "painted desert" is a section of high plateau extending 150 miles in Northern Arizona. On a map, the length of the desert is 5 inches. What is the map's scale?

Select the best answer from the choices provided.
1 in = 30 mi
30 in = 1 mi
1 in = 150 mi
1 in = 5 mi

Answer 1

A. 1 inch = 30 miles
150 divided by 5 equals 30

Answer 2

1in =30 mi

Answer 3

Thanks guys for helping me.