SOLUTION: The scale on a map is 1/4 in. = 10 miles (mi). How many miles apart are two towns that are 2 in. apart on the map?

Question 392193: The scale on a map is 1/4 in. = 10 miles (mi). How many miles apart are two towns that are 2 in. apart on the map?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Hi

Let x represent the miles for towns 2 in. apart on the map

Question Sets Up the Proportion

 |Cross multiplying to solve for x

 20 = .25 x

 80mi = x 

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