Question

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Convert the map scale to a unit rate. How many inches represent one mile? Show your work. Interpret the
meaning of the unit rate.
3/10 in.=7/8mi.

Answer 1

Explanation:

we want this to be in one inch units. we are told 3/10 of an inch is 7/8 of a mile. so use the reciprocal of 3/10 or 10/3 to get to one.

7/8* 10/3 = 70/24 mile is equal to one inch.

Now figure out how much 70/24th miles is.

2.91666666 miles = 1 inch