SOLUTION: If one inch on a map represents 50 miles, what is the scale ratio?
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Question 909071: If one inch on a map represents 50 miles, what is the scale ratio?
Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, Alan3354:
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Convert 50 miles to inches
( miles ) x ( feet / mile ) x ( inches / foot )
The scale ratio is:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If one inch on a map represents 50 miles, what is the scale ratio?
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It's usually stated at "1 inch = 50 miles"
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50 miles = 50*5280*12 inches = 3168000
--> 1:3168000
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