On a map, 1.5 inches represent 24 miles. How many miles approximately is the distance if you measured 49 centimeters assuming that 1-inch is 2.54 centimeters?
Choose the correct choice:  A) 174.2  B) 212  C) 288.1  D) 296  E) 308
1.5 inch = 2.54*1.5 cm.   So, 2.54*1.5 represents 24 miles.   So for 49 cm.:   49/(2.54*1.5) = x / 24 ---&gt; x = 24*49/(3.81) = 308   Answer will be 308.
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On a map, 1.5 inches represent 24 miles. How many miles approximately is the distance if you measured 49 centimeters assuming that 1-inch is 2.54 centimeters?