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The ratio of the length to the width of a map is 8 to 5. The map is exactly 32 inches in length. What is the width of the map?
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The ratio of the length to the width of a map is 8 to 5. The map is exactly 32 inches in length. What is the width of the map?

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20 inches

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User Ranjan Bhambroo
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If the ratio is 8:5, then you'd do 32 ÷ 8 = 4. Now if you multiply 5 by 4 you get your answer, which is 20 inches. I hope this helps!
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