Question 708962
8 and 3/4 = 8 + 3/4


8 and 3/4 = 32/4 + 3/4


8 and 3/4 = 35/4

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1/2 inches = 25 miles


1 inch = 2*25 miles


1 inch = 50 miles


35/4 inches = (35/4)*50 miles


35/4 inches = (35*50)/4 miles


35/4 inches = 1750/4 miles


35/4 inches = 875/2 miles


35/4 inches = (874 + 1)/2 miles


35/4 inches = 874/2 + 1/2 miles


35/4 inches = 437 + 1/2 miles


35/4 inches = 437 and 1/2 miles


8 and 3/4 inches = <font color="red">437 and 1/2 miles</font>