Convert the map scale to a unit rate. Show your work. Interpret the meaning of the unit rate 3/10 in. = 7/8 mi

(3/10) in = (7/8) mi

1 in = (7/8) mi : (3/10)

= 7/8 * (10/3) = 70/24

1 in = (70/24) mi

It means every 1 inch on the map drawing represents (70/24) miles ≈ 2.917 miles in reality.