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 370344: 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 mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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3/8 in = 50 miles
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3 3/4 = 15/4
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15/4 will represent ?
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direct proportion
((15/4) *50)/(3/8)
(325/2)/(3/8)
(325/2)*(8/3)
=433.33 miles
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