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Question 1:

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


Part A

How many inches on the map represent 60 miles?


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inches

Part B

How many miles are represented by

1

4

inch on the map?


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Answer: A) 4.8 inches

              B) 3.125 miles

Step-by-Step Explanation:

[tex]\dfrac{2\ inches}{25\ miles}=\dfrac{x}{60\ miles}\\\\\\\dfrac{2(60)}{25}=x\\\\\\x=\large\boxed{4.8}[/tex]

[tex]\dfrac{2\ inches}{25\ miles}=\dfrac{\frac{1}{4}\ inch}{y}\\\\\\2y=25\bigg(\dfrac{1}{4}\bigg)\\\\\\y=\dfrac{25}{8}\\\\\\y=\large\boxed{3.125}[/tex]

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