Question

If 3 inches represents 20 miles how many inches does 50 miles represent

Answer 1

Explanation:

if 3=20

then ?=50

if more less divide

50/20 *3 =7.5

Answer 2

7.5 inches

Explanation:

We can use ratios to solve

3 inches x inches

---------------- = --------------

20 miles 50 miles

Using cross products

3 * 50 = x * 20

150 = 20x

Divide by 20

150/20 = x

7.5 inches