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The actual distance between Apple Street and Pear Road is 8 miles. On a map, the distance is 3.5 inches. What proportion can you form to determine the scale on the map? 1 inch = ?

The actual distance between Apple Street and Pear Road is 8 miles. On a map, the distance-example-1
User Matatk
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Answer:

3.5/1 =?/8

Explanation:

User AlexElin
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Answer:

3.5in/1in=?/8miles

Explanation:

because if you multiply 3.5x8miles you end up with ## and then you divide that with # and you get this answer:)

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