On a map, 1.5 inches represent 24 miles. How many miles approximately is the distance if you measured 48 centimeters assuming that 1-inch is 2.54 centimeters?  Choose the correct choice from the following options.
A) 174.2 B) 212 C) 288.1 D) 296 E) 302
1.5 inch = 2.54*1.5 cm.   So, 2.54*1.5 represents 24 miles.   So for 48 cm.:   48/(2.54*1.5) = x / 24 ---&gt; x = 24*47/(3.81) = 302   Answer will be 302.
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On a map, 1.5 inches represent 24 miles. How many miles approximately is the distance if you measured 48 centimeters assuming that 1-inch is 2.54 centimeters?