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On a map 1/2 inch represents 4/5 mile. what distance on the map represents 1 mile?

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User Hymenoby
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Explanation:

0.5 inches = 0.8 miles

5:8

? = 1.0

0.8 inches would be 1 mile

User Tobias Lins
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Answer:

5/8 inches

Explanation:

We know that 1/2 inch is equal 4/5 mile

So when we times 5/4 on both, we will get 5/8 inch per mile

Yes, that's it

User Arul Rozario
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