Question

10. A map uses the scale 3/4 of an inch to represent 3 miles. If the actual distance between two cities is 25 miles, then what is the length on the map?

Answer 1

.75 / 3 = x / 25

.75(25) = 3x

3x = 18.75, so x = 6.25 inches

= 6 1/4 inches