a map of the world has a scale in which 1/3 inch represent 25 miles. what length is used to represent 630 miles between two cities on the map

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a map of the world has a scale in which 1/3 inch represent  25 miles. what length  is used to represent 630 miles between two cities   on the map

Mark J. · Accepted Answer

Using a ratio with x = the unknown inches                 (1/3) inch/25 miles = x inches/630miles                      x = (1/3)(630)/25 = 8.4 inches

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