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  • 02-02-2018
  • Mathematics
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On a map, 3 centimeters represents 500 miles.

Two national parks are 750 miles apart. How many centimeters are the two parks on the map?

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  • 02-02-2018
4.5 centimeters
First you create an equation 3 over 500 = x over 750
Then cross multiply until you get 500x=2250
Then you have the answer 4.5 centimeters
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