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

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miles

Answer 1

@Nnesha

Answer 2

2 inches : 25 miles = x inches : 60 miles

so fractions, right?

Answer 3

correct

Answer 4

is it x=5?

Answer 5

cool, so i'll start and you solve, k?
\(\huge \frac 2{25} = \frac x{60}\)

\(\huge \frac {2 \times 60}{25} = \frac {x\times 60}{60}\)

\(\huge \frac {120}{25} = \frac x{1}\)

\(\huge \frac {120}{25} = x\)

Answer 6

x= 4.8

Answer 7

perfect!

Answer 8

so will x be the same for part b?

Answer 9

no, x is how many inches for 60 miles only

Answer 10

is that 1/4 or is it 14? for part B?

Answer 11

oh...ok then it is 1/4

Answer 12

ok, so 1/4 = 0.25, yeah?

\(\huge \frac 2{25} = \frac {0.25}{y}\)

can you solve for y from here?

Answer 13

so if 2 inches : 25 miles , 0.25 inches : y miles, right?

Answer 14

yup but how to get y still a little confused

Answer 15

wait, i got it y=3.125

Answer 16

awesome, yep perfect dude!

Answer 17

alright thxs @Jack1 for your help

Answer 18

np bro, slaters ;)

Answer 19

did you get this right?