SOLUTION: A scale on a map shows that 2 inches = 25 miles. How many inches on the map represent 60 miles? How many miles are represented by 1/4 inch on the map?
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Question 958633: A scale on a map shows that 2 inches = 25 miles. How many inches on the map represent 60 miles? How many miles are represented by 1/4 inch on the map?
Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
25mi/2in=12.5mi/in
60mi/12.5mi/in=4.8in ANSWER: 4.8 inches would represent 60 miles.
(12.5mi/in)(1/4in)=3.125 miles ANSWER One quarter inch would represent 3 and 1/8 miles.
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