Given a map scale of 1: 63,360,how many inches on the map would be needed to represent 2 miles on the ground?
A)2 inches
B)4 inches
C)8 inches
D)12 inches

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The scale 1:63,360 means 1 inch on the map represents 63,360 inches on the ground. Since 1 mile equals 63,360 inches (1 mile = 5,280 feet = 63,360 inches), 2 miles would be 126,720 inches on the ground. Therefore, to represent 2 miles on the map, you would need 2 inches (126,720 inches on the ground / 63,360 inches per inch on the map = 2 inches).

Given a Map Scale of 1: 63,360,how Many Inches on the Map