Question

on a certain map 3/4 inch represents one mile .what distance in miles is represented by 1 3/4 inches ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

3/4 inch to 1 mile = 1 3/4(or 7/4 in) to x miles

make a proportion

(3/4) (7/4)

-------- = ------- cross multiply

1 x

(3/4)(x) = (7/4)(1)

3/4x = 7/4

x = (7/4) / (3/4)

x = 7/4 * 4/3

x = 7/3 or 2 1/3 miles <===