Map question: scale of 1 1/2 inches=55ft. How do I represent 55ft in 1 1/2 inches in fractions?

Question

For example: How many feet is 3/8 of an inch on the scale?

Answer 1

Use 1.5" for 1 1/2"
Use 0.375 for 3/8"

1.5 / 0.375 = 4
0.375 = 1.5 / 4
0.375 = 55ft / 4 = 13.75ft

It might also help to use a suitable architectural scale to measure.

Answer 2

You change 1 1/2 to 1 4/8 and then to 12/8. Then you divide by 3/8 to come up with 4. Divide 55 by 4 to come up with 13 3/4. So 3/8 inches would be 13 3/4 feet or 13 feet 9 inches.

Answer 3

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