On a map, 1/2 inch represents 15 miles. if the distance between dover and portland is 50 miles, what is the distance, in inches, between the two cities on the map?

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Rocco

29 December, 16:36

On a map, 1/2 inch represents 15 miles. if the distance between dover and portland is 50 miles, what is the distance, in inches, between the two cities on the map?

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Israel Barber · Answer 1

(1/2) / 15 = x / 50 ... 1/2 in. to 15 miles = x inches to 50 miles

cross multiply because this is a proportion

(15) (x) = (50) (1/2)

15x = 25

x = 25/15

x = 5/3 or 1 2/3 inches <==