Question

The scale on a map shows that 200 miles is represen by 5 inches on a map. Which proportion can be used to find the distance on the map,x, that represents 50 miles?

Answer 1

1.25 inches

Explanation:

200 miles/ 50 miles = 5 inch / x

x = (50 x 5) / 200 = 250 / 200 = 1.25