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Question 1:

A scale on a map shows that 2 inches = 25 miles.

Part A
How many inches on the map represent 60 miles?

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___inches

Part B
How many miles are represented by 1/4 inch on the map?

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___miles

Answer 1

Part A
4.8 inches

Part B
3.125 miles

Answer 2

Part A:
25/2 = 12.5 miles/inch
60/12.5 = 4.8 inches for 60 miles
Part B:
25/2 = 12.5 miles/inch
12.5/4 (1/4 is the fraction given above) = 3.125 miles per 1/4 inch
Let's check our work
3.125 x 4 (whole) = 12.5 miles/inch
12.5 x 2 (inches) = 25 miles per 2 inch