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The length of a tunnel is 360 miles. If a model of the tunnel has a scale of 1 inch represents 60 miles, what is the length of the model?

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Answer: 6 inches

Step-by-step explanation: If the real tunnel is 360 miles and 60 miles = 1 inch then divide 360 by 60 and you get 6 the number of inches

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Answer: 6 inches

Setup a proportion with
(1inch)/(60miles)=(x)/(360miles) and solve for x by multiplying 360 over to the left side and dividing by 60, resulting in 6 inches.

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