On a map, the distance between milvale and dracut is 1 and 1/4 inches. if the map uses a scale in which a 1/4 inch represents 1 mile, what is the actual distance in miles from milvale to dracut?

The answer is 5 miles.

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: First we must write the scale of the map.

0.25 inches = 1 mile

Step 2: Now to transform the distance in inches from the map to the actual distance we must use the simple rule of three.

If 0.25 inches equals 1 mile, then 1.25 inches is:

0.25 inches --> 1 mile

1.25 inches --> X

Then:

X=

X= 5 miles

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