SOLUTION: the scale of a map is 1/2in :8mi the map distance is 5in

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Question 694787: the scale of a map is 1/2in :8mi the map distance is 5in
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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the scale of a map is 1/2in :8mi the map distance is 5in
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Solve:
x/5in = 8mi/(1/2)in
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x = (5in)(8mi/(1/2 in)
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x = (5*16)mi
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x = 80 miles
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cheers,
Stan H.
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