Question

The scale of a map says that 2 in represents 10 miles. What distance on th map (in centimeters) represents an actual distance of 40 miles???

Answer 1

1. 3/50

2. 1/20

3. Greater Than

Answer 2

8 inches

Explanation:

Step 1:

2 : 10 miles Ratio Inches to Miles

Step 2:

2 : 10 = x : 40 Equation

Step 3:

10x = 80 Multiply

Step 4:

80 ÷ 10 Divide

Answer:

x = 8

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