Question

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

Part A
How many inches on the map represent 60 miles?

Enter your answer in the box.

inches
Part B
How many miles are represented by
1
4
inch on the map?

Enter your answer in the box.

miles

Answer 1

I can heelp you

Answer 2

Set up a proportion.

\(\dfrac{2}{25} = \dfrac{x}{60}\)

Multiply 60 to both sides:

\(\dfrac{2 \times 60}{25}\)

Simplify that

Answer 3

that is great because i keep getting the answer wrong

Answer 4

25mile−−−>2inch

divide by 25 throughout
1mile−−−>225inch

multiply by 60 throughout
60mile−−>60×225inch

Answer 5

so they are saying multiply 60 and 2 divide by 25

Answer 6

so do i multiply 60 by 2

Answer 7

Yes and divide by 25

Answer 8

4.8

Answer 9

Correct, that's our answer.

Answer 10

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Answer 11

ya Great work can u fan and medal me thxs

Answer 12

yeah thanks for the help but i put 4.8 and the answer is wrong

Answer 13

@iGreen

Answer 14

@saynabahmed13

Answer 15

yes

Answer 16

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Answer 17

@sammixboo

Answer 18

@saynabahmed13 i need your help on part b

Answer 19

@saynabahmed13 i need you help