Question

A map of Utah has a scale of 1 cm: 30 mi. The border of Utah measures
about 3.7 cm. How long is the actual border of Utah and Wyoming? Show
your work to receive full credit

Answer 1

Answer:

The actual border of Utah and Wyoming is 111 miles long.

Step-by-step explanation:

We can use proportion to solve this!

$\frac{1 \: cm}{30 \: mi} = \frac{3.7 \: cm}{x} \\ \\ \frac{111}{1} = \frac{1x}{1} \\ \\ 111 = x$