A map of a forest uses a scale of 1 inch = 15 miles. The dimensions of the map are 8 inches by 14.5 inches. What is the actual area of the forest?
A) 116 square miles
B) 1740 square miles
C) 5062.5 square miles
D) 26100 square miles
D. When working with scales, always remember to convert. The dimensions of the actual forest become 8 X 15 and 14.5 X 15. To calculate the area, now just do: (8 X 15) X (14.5 X 15), which equals 26100.
