Question

i need help because i keep getting the answer wrong and i dont get it
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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miles

Answer 1

We can set up a proportion.

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

Multiply 60 to both sides:

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

SImplify

Answer 2

*Simplify

Answer 3

Multiply 2 * 60, then divide by 25.

Answer 4

Can you do that? @happyb26

Answer 5

4.8

Answer 6

Yes, that's our answer.

4.8 inches will represent 60 miles.

Answer 7

For Part B, we can set up another proportion.

\(\dfrac{2}{25} = \dfrac{0.25}{x}\)

Cross multiply:

2x = 25 * 0.25

Multiply 25 * 0.25

Answer 8

6.25

Answer 9

can you also help me with another question?

Answer 10

Yes, so we have:

2x = 6.25

Now divide 2 to both sides, what's 6.25 / 2?

Answer 11

3.125

Answer 12

Yes, that's our answer for Part B.

Answer 13

I can help with another question, but you should close this and open a new one.

Answer 14

okay

Answer 15

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