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The scale on a map is 1/4 in. = 10ft. What is the actual distance if the map distance measures 5/8in?

A. 4 ft

B. 15 ft

C. 25 ft

D. 85 ft

User Dessus
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Answer:

25 feet

Explanation:

1/4= 2/8 so 2/8= 10 ft.

2/8+ 2/8= 4/8= 20 ft.

2/8 / 1/2= 1/8= 5 ft

20 + 5= 25 ft

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