Use a proportion to solve the problem.
-On a map of the Thunderbird Country Club golf course, 2.5 inches represent 30 yards. How long is the 11th hole if the map shows 16.5 inches?
A) $4.5 \mathrm{yd}$
B) $198 \mathrm{yd}$
C) $1237.5 \mathrm{yd}$
D) $495 \mathrm{yd}$

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The proportion based on the given information is $2.5 \text{ inches} : 30 \text{ yards} = 16.5 \text{ inches} : x \text{ yards}$. Solving for $x$ gives $x = \frac{30 \times 16.5}{2.5} = 198$ yards.

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Use a Proportion to Solve the Problem $4.5 \mathrm{yd}$ B) $198 \mathrm{yd}$