Question

On a map,1 in. represents 12 mi. Two cities are 6 1/2 in. on a map. How far apart are the actual cities? A. 78 mi B. 72 1/2 mi C.72 mi D. 18 1/2 mi

Answer 1

1 inch= 12 miles


Multiply 6 1/2 inches by total number of miles per 1 inch (12).

= 6 1/2 * 12
convert to improper fraction

= 13/2 * 12
multiply numerators

= (13*12)/2
multiply in parentheses

= 156/2
divide

= 78 miles


ANSWER: (A) 78 miles

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