WindsorLynne
WindsorLynne WindsorLynne
  • 09-08-2018
  • Mathematics
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A scale of 1 in. to 50 mi is used in mapmaking. If two cities are 525 mi apart, how far apart will they be on the map?

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bawbdmo
bawbdmo bawbdmo
  • 09-08-2018

This is a dimensional analysis problem:

[tex] \frac{1\text{inch}}{50\text{miles}}*525\text{miles}=10.5\text{inches} [/tex]

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marisa71 marisa71
  • 09-08-2018
They are 10.5 inches apart
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