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Question

I tried and i tried and still can't get the right answer.

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

Part A
How many inches on the map represent 60 miles?

Part B
How many miles are represented by 1/4 inch on the map?

Answer 1

This is a basic proportion problem

Let x = the number of inches on the map needed for 60 miles

 

2/25 = x/60

 

120 = 25xx = 120 / 25

x = 4.8 inches