Question

The scale of a map says that 2 in represents 10 miles. What distance on th map (in centimeters) represents an actual distance of 40 miles???

Answer 1

Answer:

8 inches

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1:

2 : 10 miles     Ratio Inches to Miles

Step 2:

2 : 10 = x : 40     Equation

Step 3:

10x = 80    Multiply

Step 4:

80 ÷ 10   Divide

Answer:

x = 8

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