Question

On a map. 3 inches represents 50 miles. Which proportion can be used to find the actual distance represented by 5

inches on the map?
. 3x
50 5

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

3/50 = 5/X

Answer 2

Answer:
`x=(50 mi)/(3 in) 5 in`

Explanation:

We are told 3 inches represents 50 miles in a map:

`3 in=50 mi`

And we need to find how many miles are represented by 5 inches. So, we can write the following relation and find the unknown value
`x`:

`(50 mi)/(3 in)=(x mi)/(5 in)`

`x=(50 mi)/(3 in) 5 in`

Finally:

`x=83.33 mi`