Question

If 1 inch represents 65 miles on a map, then how many inches will represent 2300 miles?

Answer 1

Answer:

2300 miles will be represented by 35.38 inches or rounded of to 35 inches

65 miles = 1 inch

1 mile = 1/65 inch

2300 miles = 2300 x (1/65) = 35.38 inches

Answer 2

let the number of inches = x

1 inch --------- 65 miles

x inches ---------2300÷65

x=2300÷65

 = 35.38

Therefore, 35.38 inches on a map will represent to 2300 miles on land.