Question

a scale on a map shows that 2 inches equals 25 miles. how many inches on the map represent 60 miles

Answer 1

Use proportions:
$\frac{2}{25} = \frac{x}{60}$

$x = \frac{2*60}{25} = \frac{2*12*5}{5*5} = \frac{24}{5} = 4.8 in$