SOLUTION: A map scale shows that 1 over 3 inch on the map equels an actual distance of 3 miles. If a distance on the map is 3 over 4 inch, what is the actual distance in miles?

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Question 985529: A map scale shows that 1 over 3 inch on the map equels an actual distance of 3 miles. If a distance on the map is 3 over 4 inch, what is the actual distance in miles?
Found 2 solutions by vleith, Boreal:
Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use ratios here
%28%281%2F3%29+%2F+3%29+=+%28%283%2F4%29+%2F+X%29
X%2F3+=+9%2F4
X+=+27%2F4
X = 6.75 miles

Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1 inche=3 miles
(3/4) inch =(3/4)*3=(9/4) or 2 (1/4) miles