SOLUTION: On a map,5 inches represents 100miles. How many inches would there be between two cities that are 2,500 miles apart?

Question 714725: On a map,5 inches represents 100miles. How many inches would there be between two cities that are 2,500 miles apart?
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, MathLover1:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5/100 = x/2500

5*2500 = 100x

12500 = 100x

100x = 12500

x = 12500/100

x = 125

So 125 inches on the map represents 2,500 miles in real life.
Answer by MathLover1(20850) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
it is proportional; so,

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