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  • 22-07-2018
  • Mathematics
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A triangle drawn on a map has sides that measure 15 cm, 8 cm, and 10 cm. The shortest of the corresponding real-life distances is 127 km. Find the longest of the real-life distances.

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sunflowerem
sunflowerem sunflowerem
  • 22-07-2018

Set up a proportion.

8/127=15/x

Cross multiply

8x=1,905

Divide both sides by 8

x=238.125

The longest of the real-life distances is 238.125 km.

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