Question

Convert the map to scale to a unit rate. How many inches represent one mile? Show your work. Interpret the meaning of a unit rate.
3/10 in = 7/8 mi

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Answer 1

Divide both by 10/3

reciprocals, thats why. 3/10x10/3 just is one,so it would be one inch
then 7/8x3/10 is 21/80. so 21/80 miles per inch or 0.2625 miles per inch.