10. On a map, 5 inches represents 100 miles. What is the scale of the map? 1 inch: _ miles.

Question

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To determine the scale of the map, you can set up a proportion based on the information provided:

**Given:**
- 5 inches on the map represent 100 miles in reality.

**Find:**
- How many miles does 1 inch represent?

**Solution:**

1. **Set Up the Proportion:**

$$
   \frac{5 \text{ inches}}{100 \text{ miles}} = \frac{1 \text{ inch}}{x \text{ miles}}
   $$

2. **Solve for $$ x $$:**

$$
   x = \frac{100 \text{ miles}}{5} = 20 \text{ miles}
   $$

**Conclusion:**

The scale of the map is **1 inch : 20 miles**.

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**Answer:**  
1 inch : 20 miles
1 inch : 20 miles

On a map, 5 inches represents 100 miles. What is the scale of the map?
1 inch: _ miles.