SOLUTION: If a map has a scale of 11/2 inches to the mile and if a distance between two points on the map is 9 inches apart, how much is that distance in actual miles?
The book says 6 mi
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Question 32408: If a map has a scale of 11/2 inches to the mile and if a distance between two points on the map is 9 inches apart, how much is that distance in actual miles?
The book says 6 miles. why? 11/2 * 9??
Answer by Cintchr(481) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
change the mixed number to an improper fraction first
use this relationship to find the actual distance
cross multiply
multiply by 2/3
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