Question

A scale drawing on a map shows 2 inches= 25 miles.Part A
How many inches on the map represent 60 miles?

Answer 1

Well we can set up a proportion

\[\large \frac{2}{25} = \frac{x}{60}\]

And solve for 'x'

Answer 2

so you cross multiply

Answer 3

Correct!

Answer 4

Then you divide by 25?

Answer 5

Correct again :)

Answer 6

4.8

Answer 7

And there is your answer!