SOLUTION: A scale for a map states that 2 inches equals 25 miles. John measures the distance from Dallas to Austin on the map as 17.6 inches. If John travels at a rate of 65 miles per hour,

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Question 1156817: A scale for a map states that 2 inches equals 25 miles. John measures the distance from Dallas to Austin on the map as 17.6 inches. If John travels at a rate of 65 miles per hour, how long will it take John to get from Dallas to Austin? *
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+2%2F25+=+17.6+%2F+d+
Multiply both sides by +25d+
+2d+=+17.6%2A25+
+2d+=+440+
+d+=+220+
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+d+=+r%2At+
+220+=+65t+
+t+=+3.385+ hrs
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