Question

A scale on a map shows that 2 inches = 25 miles.
Part A
How many inches on the map represent 60 miles?
? inches
Part B
How many miles are represented by
1/4 inch on the map?
? miles

Answer 1

@Michele_Laino

Answer 2

for part A, please you have to solve this proportion:
2:25=x:60
so, applying the fundamental property of the peopoetion, we have:
25*x=2*60
so,
x=120/25=24/5=4 4/5 inches
for part B, we have to solve this proportion:

Answer 3

2:25= (1/4):x
applying the fundamental property of the proportion, I get:
2*x=25/4
so x=...?
please continue

Answer 4

Is x = 3.125?

Answer 5

x=25/8=3 1/8

Answer 6

Thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 7

What about part b?

Answer 8

@Michele_Laino

Answer 9

@Michele_Laino where r u?

Answer 10

@Michele_Laino

Answer 11

What about Part B @Michele_Laino?