Question

A map has a scale of 1 in. 4 mi. You measure 3 inches between your house and the movie theatre. How many miles is it from your house to the Movie Theatre

Answer 1

Answer: x = 12

Explanation:

1/3 = 4/x

1x = 12

X = 12

Answer 2

Hi!

1in:4m
3in:xm

3/1 = 3
4 x 3 = 12

1in:4m
3in:12m

The answer is 12

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