On a map, 1 inch equal 11.7 miles. If two cities are 2.5 inches apart on the map, how far are they actually apart?

Mathematics

1 answer:

drek231 [11]2 years ago

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Answer:

29.25 miles

Step-by-step explanation:

We can use a ratio to solve

1 inch 2.5 inches

------------ = ----------------

11.7 miles x miles

Using cross products

1 * x = 11.7 * 2.5

x =29.25

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