SOLUTION: On a map,5 inches represents 100miles. How many inches would there be between two cities that are 2,500 miles apart?

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Question 714725: On a map,5 inches represents 100miles. How many inches would there be between two cities that are 2,500 miles apart?
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, MathLover1:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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5/100 = x/2500

5*2500 = 100x

12500 = 100x

100x = 12500

x = 12500/100

x = 125

So 125 inches on the map represents 2,500 miles in real life.

Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
it is proportional; so, 5in%3A100mil=x%3A2500mil
5in%2A2500mil=100xmil
5in%2A2500mil%2F100mil=x
5in%2Across%282500%2925cross%28mil%29%2Fcross%28100%29cross%28mil%29=x
5%2A25in=x
125in=x