SOLUTION: A treasure map is drawn to a scale of 1 inch =5 miles. On the map ,the distance between Point A and X-marks-the-spot is 8 1/5. How many actual miles does this represent?

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Question 656363: A treasure map is drawn to a scale of 1 inch =5 miles. On the map ,the distance between Point A and X-marks-the-spot is 8 1/5. How many actual miles does this represent?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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(8 1/5)*5=40 5/5=41 miles ans.