SOLUTION: On the map an inch represents 8 miles. What will be the distance on the map of two places 30 miles apart?

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Question 832302: On the map an inch represents 8 miles. What will be the distance on the map of two places 30 miles apart?
Answer by sheldonbbtrocks(115) About Me  (Show Source):
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%281%2Fx%29=%288%2F30%29
%281%2Fx%29=%284%2F15%29
4x=15
x=3.75
The distance is 3.75 inches