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On a map,the scale shown is 1inch:5miles.If an island is 75 square inches on the map,what is the actual area of the island?
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On a map,the scale shown is 1inch:5miles.If an island is 75 square inches on the map,what is the actual area of the island?

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1 inch = 5 miles

1 square inch =25 square miles

25 square miles x 75 square inches = 1,875 square miles

Answer : 1,875 square miles

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