A map's key indicates that 3/4 of an inch represents 60 miles. How many miles does 2 1/4 inches represent?

in/mi

3/4 / 60 = 2 1/4 / x

3/4x = 60(2 1/4)

.75x = 60 (2.25)

.75x/.75x = 135/.75

x = 18mi.

Is this correct?

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Thanks!

Wrong!

How can 2 1/4 inches represent less than 3/4 inch?

Please try again -- watching your decimal places.

answer is 180 mi.

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