SOLUTION: if the scale of a map is 1/3 inch equals one mile, how long is a straight road that is one and one-half inches on the map.
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Question 287431: if the scale of a map is 1/3 inch equals one mile, how long is a straight road that is one and one-half inches on the map.
I want to know how to get the answer and how to set it up my problem is when I see word problem I don't know where to start.
I sent this question before but my eamil address had misstake in it I had yahoo1.com didn't see it until after i sent it. Thanks again for your help
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
if the scale of a map is 1/3 inch equals one mile, how long is a straight road that is one and one-half inches on the map.
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Proportion:
actual road/map road = actual road/may road
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actual road/1.5" = 1 mile/(1/3)"
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actual road = (1.5)(1/(1/3))
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actual road = 1.5*3
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actual road = 4.5 miles
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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