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Question 1:

A scale on a map shows that 2 inches = 25 miles.


Part A

How many inches on the map represent 60 miles?


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inches

Part B

How many miles are represented by

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4

inch on the map?


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Answer 1

Answer: A) 4.8 inches

B) 3.125 miles

Explanation:

`(2\ inches)/(25\ miles)=(x)/(60\ miles)\\\\\\(2(60))/(25)=x\\\\\\x=\large\boxed{4.8}`

`(2\ inches)/(25\ miles)=((1)/(4)\ inch)/(y)\\\\\\2y=25\bigg((1)/(4)\bigg)\\\\\\y=(25)/(8)\\\\\\y=\large\boxed{3.125}`