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The scale on a map shows that 2 inches represents 15 miles. Which proportion can be used to find the actual distance, x, represented by 30 inches on the map?
StartFraction 2 over 15 EndFraction = StartFraction 30 over x EndFraction
StartFraction 2 over 15 EndFraction = StartFraction x over 30 EndFraction
StartFraction 15 over 30 EndFraction = StartFraction 2 over x EndFraction
StartFraction 15 over 30 EndFraction = StartFraction x over 2 EndFraction
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The correct proportion is 2/15 = 30/x.
Solving: 2x = 15·30 = 450, so x = 225 miles.
Solving: 2x = 15·30 = 450, so x = 225 miles.
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