ecar4277
ecar4277 ecar4277
  • 10-02-2017
  • Mathematics
contestada

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?

Respuesta :

mackenziem175 mackenziem175
  • 10-02-2017
180 miles I think because 45 divided 5 is 9 times 20 is 180.
Answer Link
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
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

A person who suffers from phenylketonuria (PKU) is unable to process phenylalanine because of a dysfunctional ______, a protein that is encoded by their DNA.
Spider in French is araignée, but is that feminine or masculine?
Find all common factors of ... 128 and 129
how much longer is 18.25 centimeters than 75.4 milimeters
What is the function of a circulatory system quizlet.
Which interval function? contains a local minimum for the graphed
Which two lines in the poem indicate its theme? A Shadow
Because there could be no agreement among the various parties involved in the state of Texas's redistricting in 2001, the congressional map used in the 2002 ele
Increasing the resistance of a variable resistor wired in series with a light bulb will not affect the voltage drop on the bulb. Group of answer choices True Fa
Delta Math: Angle Terminology with Equations