A length of 20 miles is represented on a scale drawing by a line segment 4 centimeter long. What length is represented by a line segment 5.5 cm long

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Answer:

We can find the solution with the help of a

rule of three:

Rule of three
4cm → 20mi
5,5cm   →   x

Making a cross-multiplication:

4x = 20 × 5.5
4x = 110

x = 110/4

x = 27,5 miles