Problema Solution
A scale on a map shows that 2 inches = 25 miles.
Part A
How many inches on the map represent 60 miles?
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inches
Part B
How many miles are represented by
1
4
inch on the map?
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miles
Answer provided by our tutors
Part A
(60 : 25)*2 = 2.4*2 = 4.8 in
4.8 inches on the map represent 60 miles.
Part B
(14 : 2)*25 = 7*25 = 175 mi
175 miles are presented by 14 inches on the map.