Problema Solution
On a map, 3 inches corresponds to 100 miles. Find the actual distance between two cities that are 7 1/2 inches apart on the map
Answer provided by our tutors
3 inches corresponds to 100 miles
7 1/2 = 7.5 inches on the map corresponds to x miles
We can set up a proportion:
3 : 100 = 7.5 : x
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click here to see the equation solved for x
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x = 250 miles
The actual distance between the two cities is 250 miles.