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10. A map uses the scale of Zof an inch to represent 3

miles. If the actual distance between two cities is
25 miles, then what is the length on the map?


Plz answer!!

User Stimms
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Answer:

  • 6.25 in

Explanation:

Note. It should read 3/4 of an inch.

  • 3/4 in = 3 miles
  • x in = 25 miles

Cross multiply and solve for x:

  • x = 25/3*3/4
  • x = 6.25 in
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