ecar4277
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  • 10-02-2017
  • Mathematics
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The scale of a map is 20 miles = 5 inches. On a map, the distance between Liberty and Omaha, NE is 45 inches. What is this distance in miles?

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mackenziem175 mackenziem175
  • 10-02-2017
180 miles I think because 45 divided 5 is 9 times 20 is 180.
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trombonebookworm
trombonebookworm trombonebookworm
  • 10-02-2017
Set up a proportion: 20/5=x/45
Solve it: 5x=900
x=180

The distance is 180 miles
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