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On a map, 1 inch represents 3 miles. How many miles long is a road that is 2.5 inches long on the map?

User DoTheEvo
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Answer:

7.5 miles

Explanation:

1 inch = 3 miles

1 inch = 3 miles

1/2 inch = 1.5 miles

3+3+1.5 = 7.5 miles

User Carnieri
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Answer:

7.5

Explanation:

you have to double it to get 6 then half of 3 is 1.5 so 6 plus 1.5 is 7.5

User Antony Perkov
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