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10 May, 06:40

Paul is making a map for Geography. In order to draw the map, he must create a scale converting the measured inches on the map to actual miles.

Length in Inches 1-1/4 1-1/2 1-3/4 2-1/4 2-1/2 2-3/4

Length in Miles 25 30 35 45 50 55

Use the table above to identify the scale he used for his map.

A. 1 in = 10 miles

B. 1 in = 5 miles

C. 1 in = 20 miles

D. 1 in = 15 miles

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  1. 10 May, 06:54
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    C. 1 in = 20 miles

    Step-by-step explanation:

    The lengths are proportional, so you can form the ratio of any pair and reduce it to a ratio to 1 inch:

    (25 miles) / (1.25 in) = (25/1.25) miles/in = 20 miles/in

    Paul's scale is 1 in ⇒ 20 miles.
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