Question

If 1/4
inch equals 50 miles, find the miles represented by 4 1/2
inches.

Answer 1

900 miles

Explanation:

Well, 200 miles is 1 inch. 100 miles is 1/2 an inch.

Answer 2

900

Explanation:

Given: 1/4 in. = 50 miles

Find the amount of miles per inch. Multiply 4 to both sides of the equation.

(1/4 in.) x (4) = (50 miles) x (4)

4/4 in. = 200 miles

1 in. = 200 miles

Now, find the amount of miles for 4 1/2 in. Multiply 4 1/2 to both sides.

Note that 4 1/2 = 4.5

(1 in.)(4.5) = (200 miles) x (4.5)

4.5 = 200 x 4.5

4.5 = 900

900 miles is your answer.

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