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If 2 inches represents 75 miles on a map, then how many inches will represent 11 miles?

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We can use proportions to solve this problem. If 2 inches represent 75 miles, then we can set up a proportion:

2 inches / 75 miles = x inches / 11 miles

To solve for x, we can cross-multiply:

2 inches * 11 miles = 75 miles * x inches

22 inches = 75 miles * x inches

Divide both sides by 75 miles:

22 inches / 75 miles = x inches

Simplify:

0.2933 inches = x inches

Therefore, 11 miles on the map would be represented by approximately 0.2933 inches.

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