# Math Help - scale problem-area

1. ## scale problem-area

Jim was looking at a map of property that has an area of 5 square inches. If the scale of the map is 1:1500, what is the approximate area of the property? Answer Nearest tenth of an acre

2. Originally Posted by igottaquestion
Jim was looking at a map of property that has an area of 5 square inches. If the scale of the map is 1:1500, what is the approximate area of the property? Answer Nearest tenth of an acre
1" on the map represnts 1500" in real life therefore 1 square inch on the map represents .... square inches in real life therefore ........ Now convert to whatever unit is most convenient (perhaps square feet or square yards, ....)

3. so one square inch = 2,250,000 sq inches in real live, then 5 square inches = 11,250,000 sq inches?

converting to acres, 1.8 acres

anyone else get the same answer?

4. Originally Posted by igottaquestion
so one square inch = 2,250,000 sq inches in real live, then 5 square inches = 11,250,000 sq inches?

converting to acres, 1.8 acres

anyone else get the same answer?
Correct.

5. Originally Posted by igottaquestion
so one square inch = 2,250,000 sq inches in real live, then 5 square inches = 11,250,000 sq inches?

converting to acres, 1.8 acres

anyone else get the same answer?
And I just saw your VM - meant for me but posted to yourself by mistake I suppose. Insulting. Banned.