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  • 17-07-2021
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A map has a scale in which 1.25 inches represents 250 miles.

How many miles does 1 inch represent?

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  • 17-07-2021

Answer:  200 miles

Work Shown:

(1.25 inches)/(250 miles) = (1 inch)/(x miles)

(1.25)/(250) = 1/x

1.25x = 250*1 ..... cross multiplication

1.25x = 250

x = 250/(1.25)

x = 200 miles

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