SOLUTION: The legend of a map indicates that 1 inch =16 miles. If the distance on the map between two cities is 2 3/8 inches, how far apart are the cities?
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Question 1025979: The legend of a map indicates that 1 inch =16 miles. If the distance on the map between two cities is 2 3/8 inches, how far apart are the cities?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi there,
Scale 1 inch = 16 miles
2 3/8 = 19/8
19/8 x 16 = 38 miles
Hope this helps :-)
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