SOLUTION: If 2.5 inches on a map represents 79 miles on the road, then how many miles does 3.8 inches represent.
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Question 320563: If 2.5 inches on a map represents 79 miles on the road, then how many miles does 3.8 inches represent.
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2.5/3.8=79/X
2.5X=3.8*79
2.5X=300.2
X=300.2/2.5
X=120.08 MILES ANS.
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