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Nate drew a map of his home town with a scale of 1/4 inch equaling 1 mile. His house was 2 1/2 inches from his school. How far apart is his house from the school in actual miles?
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Nate drew a map of his home town with a scale of 1/4 inch equaling 1 mile. His house was 2 1/2 inches from his school. How far apart is his house from the school in actual miles?

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2 1/2 = 2.5 and 1/4 = .25

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To find the answer change inches to decimals.

2 1/2 = 2.5 and 1/4 = .25

Then divide 2.5 by .25 which give the distance of Nate's house from his school in miles.


(2.5)/(.25) = 10 \: miles
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