The area of the mojave desert is 25,000 square miles. a scale drawing of the mojave desert has an area of 10 square inches. what is the scale of the map? i need a middle explanation because if not then my teacher will think i cheated and give me an f and my parents will not allow me to fail so could i get a 7th grade explanation?

The scale of the map will be:  50 miles = 1 inch or 50 : 1

Explanation

Actual area of the Mojave desert is 25,000 square miles and the scale drawing has an area of 10 square inches.

Suppose, the scale of the map is: miles =  1 inch

So, 1 square inches =  square miles

and 10 square inches =  square miles

So, the equation will be .....

Thus, the scale of the map will be:  50 miles = 1 inch or 50 : 1

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