What is the distance from Hedud to Magnolia?

• A. 23 miles
• B. 70 miles
• C. 58 miles
• D. 74 miles

Answer: (A)

Distances on a map come from the scale shown on the chart. You determine the distance by measuring the straight-line separation between Hedud and Magnolia on the map, then convert that measurement using the chart’s scale to miles.

For example, if the scale is 1 inch representing 10 miles, and the measured gap between Hedud and Magnolia is 2.3 inches, the distance is 2.3 × 10 = 23 miles. That’s why 23 miles is the correct result here.

If you saw a larger distance like 70, 58, or 74 miles, that would require a measurement around 7.0 inches (or larger) on the same scale, or a different scale, which isn’t what the map shows for Hedud to Magnolia.