Question

4) If 1 inch represents 10 miles on a map, then how many inches will
represent 120 miles?

Answer 1

12 inches

Explanation:

You can use proportions to solve this:

1/10 = x/120

Cross multiply:

12 = x

Answer 2

12 inches.

Explanation:

The ratio given is that 1 inch = 10 miles.

The amount given to you is 120 miles. To find the amount of inches, simply divide the total amount of miles (120) with the amount of miles needed to be ratio into inches (10):

120/10 = 12

12 inches is your answer.

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