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The ratio of the length to the width of a map is 5 to 2. The map is exactly 15 inches in length. What is the width of the map? A. 6 inches B. 7 inches C. 10 inches D. 12 inches

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A. 6 inches

5:2 = 15:?
5 x 3 = 15, so 2 x 3 = your answer, 6.
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