SOLUTION: On a map, two cities are 3 ¾ inches apart. If 3/8 inches on the map represents 50 miles, find the number of miles between the cities.

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Question 370331: On a map, two cities are 3 ¾ inches apart. If 3/8 inches on the map represents 50 miles, find the number of miles between the cities.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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3%2F8 is to 50 as 3 3%2F4 is to X.
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3%2B3%2F4=12%2F4%2B3%2F4=15%2F4
%283%2F8%29%2F50=%2815%2F4%29%2FX
X=%2815%2F4%29%2850%29%288%2F3%29
highlight%28X=500%29 miles