Question

The scale on a map shows that 200 miles is represented by 5 inches on a map. Which proportion can be used to find the distance on the map, x, that represents 50 miles?

Answer 1

ITS A

Explanation:

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Answer 2

200 miles over 5 inches = 50 miles over x inches

200/5 = 50/x = 200x/250 =

x = 250/200 = 1.25

1.25 inches = 50 miles