SOLUTION: On a map 1 inch represents 3 miles.how many miles long is a road that is 2 1/2 inches long on a map?
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Question 923899: On a map 1 inch represents 3 miles.how many miles long is a road that is 2 1/2 inches long on a map?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2 1/2 = 5/2
x/(5/2) = 3/1
x = (5/2)3/1
x = 15/2
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answer
x = 7.5 miles
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