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If one inch represents 65 on a map, then how many inches will represent 2,300 miles?
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If one inch represents 65 on a map, then how many inches will represent 2,300 miles?

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Use a ratio using consistent units. Let x = the unknown

1 inch/65 miles = x inches/2300 miles

then, x = 2300/65 = 35.38 inches
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