The scale of a map shows that 1/2 inch is equal to 3/4 of a mile. How many inches on a map would be

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    The scale of a map shows that 1/2 inch is equal to 3/4 of a mile. How many inches on a map would be equal to 3 miles?

    Set up a proportion of scale to actual distance
    1/2 / 3/4 = x/3
    4/3 = x/3

    Cross multiply:
    3x = 12

    Divide each side by 3:
    3x/3 = 12/3
    x = 4 (1/2 inch sections) or 2 inches
     

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