SOLUTION: on a map the scale is 1/2 inches =25 miles and I k=need to find the actual distance. Can you help me find the actual distance for 8 and 3/4inches?

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Question 708961: on a map the scale is 1/2 inches =25 miles and I k=need to find the actual distance. Can you help me find the actual distance for 8 and 3/4inches?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.5/8.75=25/X CROSS MULTIPLY.
.5X=8.75*25
.5X=218.75
X=218.75/.5
X=437.5 MILES.