SOLUTION: 100 nautical miles equals about 115 statute miles. About how far in nautical miles is 50 statute miles? Round to the nearest whole number
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: 100 nautical miles equals about 115 statute miles. About how far in nautical miles is 50 statute miles? Round to the nearest whole number
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Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
100/115=x/50
115x=100*50
115x=5000
x=5000/115
x=43 nautical miles.
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