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emmainna [20.7K]
3 years ago
14

What is the approximate distance from Denver to Chicago? Use a proportional relationship to solve the problem. Show your work.

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1 answer:
Juli2301 [7.4K]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

d = 1002.6\,mi

Step-by-step explanation:

Approximately 5 units are equal to 557 miles and the scaled distance between Denver to Chicago is 9 units. The real distance can be estimated by simple rule of three:

d = \frac{9}{5}\times (557\,mi)

d = 1002.6\,mi

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