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In Australia, road distance is measured in kilometres.

In the USA, road distance is measured in miles.
5 miles is about the same distance as 8 kilometres.
About how many miles is 120 kilometres?

User Souza
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Answer:

s

Explanation:

since 5 miles is the same as 8 kilometers,how many miles is 120 kilometers..use ratio and proportion

5miles:8kilometers

x. :120kilometers

8x/8=600/8

x=75miles

I hope this helps

User Chris Emerson
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Answer:

75

Explanation:

5 miles-8km

x miles-120 km

x=120×5÷8

x=75 (miles)

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