Question

A scale on a map shows that 2 inches 25 miles. How many inches on the map represent 60 miles?

Answer 1

`4.8` inches

Explanation:

You can set up ratios:

`2/25 = x/60`

which is equivalent to asking: "if 2 inches is 25 miles, then how many inches (`x`) is 60 miles?"

`2/25 = x/60`

`120 = 25x`

`x = 4.8` inches