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The starting line for a race in Cass is 2.4 miles from the finish line. On a map of the course,
the starting and finish lines are 6 inches apart. What scale does the map use?
Write your answer in simplest form using whole numbers.
__ inches = __ miles


Sagot :

Answer:

5 in. = 2 mi.

Step-by-step explanation:

2.4mi  = 6in

1 mi = 2.5in

2.5 inches = 1mile

Convert to whole #'s as the question asks

5 in. = 2 mi

-- Gage Millar, Algebra 1/2 Tutor (Pending Pre-Calc Tutor)

Answer:

3 inches = 1 miles

Step-by-step explanation:

The first scale you get is with the information that is given:

6 inches = 2.4 miles

Then you simplify, dividing both sides by 2.4:

2.5 inches = 1 miles

Rounding up: 3 inches = 1 miles

Hope it helps!