Answer:
Direct proportion
Step-by-step explanation:
We are given that 3 inches represents 50 miles on a map
We have to find the proportion can be used to find the actual distance represented by 5 inches on the map
In 3 inches = 5 miles
In 1 inch =[tex]\frac{5}{3} miles [/tex]
To find the 5 inches distance in miles we are multiplying by ratio [tex]\frac{5}{3}[/tex]
In 5 inches =[tex]\frac{5}{3}\times 5[/tex] miles
After multiply then we get
5 inches =[tex]\frac{25}{3}[/tex] miles
Hence, the direct proportion can be used to find the actual distance represented by 5 inches in miles on the map
