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20 July, 15:21

a map has a scale of 1 and 1/2 inch equals 16 miles the distance between two parks on the map is 2 and 3/4 inches how far apart are the parks

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  1. 20 July, 15:23
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    16 miles = x miles

    Step-by-step explanation:

    this problem involves setting two ratios equal to each other. We call such an equation a proportion.

    (1/2) inch 2 3/4 inches

    x = (11/4) * 16 = (11/4) * 2 * 16 = 88 miles

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