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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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  1. 29 December, 18:18
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    (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 <==
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