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Answer: ASet 2: Linear Equations (Advanced)
Explanation
A map scale is 1 inch = 50 miles. If two cities are 4.5 inches apart, how many miles is that?
A.✓ Correct
225
B.
150
C.
200
D.
250
Detailed Explanation
Choice A is correct. Choice C is the correct answer. 1. Proportion: 2. Cross Multiply: 3. Calculate: Choice D is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process. Choice C is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process. Choice D is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process.
Key Steps:
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The correct answer is 225
Why others are wrong:
B: Choice B is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
C: Choice C is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
D: Choice D is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
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