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Ella is reading a map with a scale of 1 in. = 20 mi. On the map, the distance Ella must drive is 4.25 in.

How many miles will Ella drive?

Ella is reading a map with a scale of 1 in. = 20 mi. On the map, the distance Ella-example-1
User Puchacz
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Scale is 1in =20mi

Distance in map=4.25in

Actual distance

  • 4.25(20)
  • 85mi
User Shubomb
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Answer:

  • 85 miles

Explanation:

Solve by proportions:

  • 1 in ⇒ 20 mi
  • 4.25 in ⇒ x

x = 4.25*20 / 1 = 85 mi

User Dominik Goltermann
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