Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Map and road distances are proportional, so you can write ...
(10 mi)/(1 5/8 in) = (x mi)/(2 1/4 in)
Multiplying by 2 1/4 in gives ...
x mi = (10 mi)(2 1/4)/(1 5/8)
= (10 mi)(18/8)/(13/8) = 180/13 mi ≈ 13.85 mi
The distance represents about 13.85 miles.
