Question
On a certain map 1-1/16" = 300 miles.
How many miles does 7/16" equal?
Please clarify he process for solving his. What is he correct way to write the equation?
How many miles does 7/16" equal?
Please clarify he process for solving his. What is he correct way to write the equation?
Answers
Ms. Sue
One way to solve it is with a proportion.
(1 1/6)/300 = (7/16) / x
Cross multiply and solve for x.
(1 1/6)/300 = (7/16) / x
Cross multiply and solve for x.