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The length between points on a map is 3 inches, 7 inches, and 10 inches. If the scale is one inch equals 25 miles, what are the distances in miles? 3 inches is miles 7 inches is miles 10 inches is miles

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Answer:

  • 3 inches ⇒ 75 miles
  • 7 inches ⇒ 175 miles
  • 10 inches ⇒ 250 miles

Explanation:

Each inch is 25 miles, so the number of miles is 25 times the number of inches.

3 in ⇒ (3×25 mi) = 75 mi

7 in ⇒ (7×25 mi) = 175 mi

10 in ⇒ (10×25 mi) = 250 mi

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