SOLUTION: If on a map 1/2 of an inch represents 100 miles, how many miles is represented by 6/7 of an inch. 1/2:100 1/2=6/7= 3/7 1/2*3/7?

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Question 958690: If on a map 1/2 of an inch represents 100 miles, how many miles is represented by 6/7 of an inch.
1/2:100
1/2=6/7= 3/7
1/2*3/7?

Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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First find miles per inch
100mi%2F%281%2F2%29in=200mi%2Fin
Then for any measurement in inches or fraction of inches, just multiply:
%28200mi%2Fin%29%286%2F7%29in=171.4mi