Answer to Question #148431 in Algebra for fd

Question

The scale of a map is inches represents 3 miles. How much does 1 inch represent?

Answer 1

We are given that A inches represent 3 miles. We want to find how many miles 1 inch represent.

A inches = 3 miles

1 inch = x miles

We then proceed to find the value of x.

x(A) = 3(1)

Ax = 3

Therefore, x = 3/A inches

Hence, 1inche will represent (3/A) inches.