Question

Suppose a map scaled so that 1/2 inch repersents 25 miles. How many inches of the map repersents 87 1/2 miles?

Answer 1

hey, how's it going. did you get the other problem?

Answer 2

no i still need help

Answer 3

for this problem, you want to set up a ratio 25 / (1/2) = 87 1/2 / x

Answer 4

25x = 87 1/2 * (1/2)

Answer 5

x = ((87 1/2)/(25)) * (1/2)

Answer 6

so whats the answer

Answer 7

do you have a calculator?

Answer 8

no