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On a map, 12 inch represents 45 mile.

What distance on the map represents 1 mile?
​ 2/5 ​ in.
5/8 ​ in.
1 3/5 ​ in.
2 1/2 ​ in.

User JuLo
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5/8 i believe is correct
User Frantic
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Answer:

5/8 in.

Explanation:

12 inch : 45 mile = x inch : 1 mile

12/45 = x/1

4/15 = x

4/15 inch

Since that is not one of the choices, there is something wrong with this problem.

Let's try this:

On a map, 1/2 inch represents 4/5 mile.

1/2 inch : 4/5 mile = x inch : 1 mile

(1/2)/(4/5) = x/1

x = 1/2 × 5/4

x = 5/8

Answer: 5/8 in.

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