Question

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The scale on a map shows that 2 inches represents 15 miles. Which proportion can be used to find the actual distance,
X, represented by 30 inches on the map?
2 30
15
2 X
1530
15
2
0 30
15 X
302

Answer 1

The proportion that can be used is

2 inches 30 inches

15 miles x

Explanation:

If 15 miles is 2 inches and 30 divided by 2 is 15, you have to multiply 15 by 15 to figure out how many miles 30 inches is. Because 15 x 15 = 225, 30 inches is 225 miles. Therefore, x = 225.