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The scale of a map is 0.5 in. : 25 mi. The actual distance between two cities is 725 mi. Write a proportion that represents the relationship. How far apart will the cities be on the map?
Write a proportion that represents the relationship . Find the distance between the cities on the map.
Answer to Problem 5STP
The map distance is 14.5 in. for the real distance 725 mi.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The scale of a map is
Calculation :
The proportion on map : real = 0.5:25
Let the distance of 725 mi. on map = x in.
The proportion that represents the relationship is
Solve the proportion to find x :
So, the map distance is 14.5 in. for the real distance 725 mi.
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