SOLUTION: The scale on a map says that 2 inches equal 150 miles. If 2 cities are actually 325 miles apart, how many inches apart will they be on the map?
answers available are
1) 3 1/4
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Question 811826: The scale on a map says that 2 inches equal 150 miles. If 2 cities are actually 325 miles apart, how many inches apart will they be on the map?
answers available are
1) 3 1/4
2) 4 1/3
3) 5 7/8
4) 7
5) 15
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
, proportion means two equal ratios. x is the inches on the map compared to the known 325 miles apart for the two cities. Multiply both sides of the equation by 325:
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