On a united states map, the scale is 1 inch to 500 miles. if it is about 2,500 miles from san francisco to new york, what is that distance on the map?
5 in.
10 in.
125 in.
4.5 in.

If you would like to know what is the distance on the map, you can calculate this using the following steps:

1 inch ... 500 miles
x inches = ? ... 2,500 miles

1 * 2,500 = 500 * x
2,500 = 500 * x
x = 2,500 / 500
x = 5 inches

The correct result would be 5 in.

2.7 miles = x

Step-by-step explanation:

Given  : Lorinda can walk 1.8 miles in 30 minutes.

To find : Which proportion can be used to find how many miles she can walk in 45 minutes.

Solution : We have given  Lorinda can walk 1.8 miles in 30 minutes.

Let Lorinda can walk in 45 mintute = x.

=.

This is the direct Proportion.  

0.06 *45  = x

2.7 miles = x

Therefore, 2.7 miles = x