Question

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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Answer 1

4.8??

Answer 2

well, wait

Answer 3

Well 1 inch = 12.5 miles
Therefore 60/12.5 = 4.8 inches

Answer 4

NO not 4.8

Answer 5

wait arghhhh

Answer 6

wait arghhhh

Answer 7

nope thats right @dddd47906 if you have a diffrent answer show your work :)

Answer 8

if 2 in = 25 miles
then x in = 60 miles

Answer 9

so cross multiply.

Answer 10

2 times 60 over 25

Answer 11

120/25

Answer 12

25 times 4.8 = 120
hence 4.8 is correct.

Answer 13

Well done guys, good usage of teamwork. In the future, however, try to let the user come to the answer themselves so we know that they truly understand, alright? :)