Problema Solution

On a map of the united states, the distance between seattle and Durango is 4.125in.The twp cities are actually 1238miles apart.On this same map, what would the distance between chicago and El Paso two cities that are actually 1606 apart.

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let


x = the distance between Chicago and El Paso on the map


1238 : 4.125 = 1606 : x


by solving we find:


x = 5.35 in


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the distance between Chicago and El Paso on the map is 5.35 inches.