Question

Help Question 1: A scale on a map shows that 2 inches = 25 miles. Part A How many inches on the map represent 60 miles? Enter your answer in the box. inches Part B How many miles are represented by 1/4 inch on the map? Enter your answer in the box. miles

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 4.8in

B. 3.125miles

Step-by-step explanation:

2in - - - - 25mi

???in - - - - 60mi

(cross multiplying)

= (2 × 60)/25

= 120/25

= 4.8

1/4in equals 0.25mi

2in - - - - - 25mi

0.25in-----??mi

(cross multiplying)

= (0.25 × 25)/2

= 6.25/2

= 3.125