If one inch corresponds to 25 miles on Map M and one inch corresponds to 35 miles on Map N, how many more square miles does an area of 4 square inches represent on Map N compared to Map M?

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2,400

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To determine how many more square miles an area of 4 square inches represents on Map N than on Map M, we first calculate the area for each map. For Map M, where 1 inch equals 25 miles, 4 inches equals 100 miles. Thus, the area is calculated as (25 miles)(100 miles) =…

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aVnavFeb 8, 2025

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What this question tests

What it tests

Your fluency with the order of operations, fractions, decimals, and basic number sense — the foundation every quant question leans on.

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Applying the order of operations out of sequence or rounding intermediate values before the final step.