Answer:
[tex]12\frac{3}{16} \text{inches}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Given : The city is [tex]2 \frac{7}{16}[/tex] inches across on the map
To Find:On the map, what is the distance across the actual city?
Solution:
Distance on map = [tex]2 \frac{7}{16}=\frac{39}{16} inches[/tex]
Scale: 1 inch = 5 miles
So, [tex]\frac{39}{16} inches=\frac{39}{16} \times 5[/tex]
[tex]\frac{39}{16} inches=\frac{195}{16} =12\frac{3}{16} [/tex]
Thus ,the distance across the actual city is [tex]12\frac{3}{16} inches[/tex]
So, option C is correct.
