Question

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

Answer 1

HI!!

Answer 2

is there a map?

Answer 3

you want to solve
\[\frac{2}{25}=\frac{x}{60}\] which you do by multiplying
\[x=\frac{2\times 60}{25}\]

Answer 4

A)
2 inches=25 miles
x inches = 60 miles

B) 2 inches=25 miles
1/4 inches= x miles

Answer 5

so divide 25 by 2