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A scale on a map shows that 2 inches = 25 miles.

Part A
How many inches on the map represent 60 miles?

Part B
How many miles are represented by 1/4inch on the map?

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2 inches = 25 miles
?,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,60 miles

60 x 2 / 25 = 4.8 inches

1/4 = 0.25 inches

0.25 x 25 / 2 = 3.125 miles

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How many inches on the map represent 60 miles?
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4.8 inches

Part B
How many miles are represented by 1/4inch on the map?
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answer: 3.125 miles
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