SOLUTION: the scale of a map is 1 in : 45 mi. Determine the distance between 2 cities that are 135 mi. How far are they apart on the map?

Question 929395: the scale of a map is 1 in : 45 mi. Determine the distance between 2 cities that are 135 mi. How far are they apart on the map?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/45 = x/135
x = 135*1/45
x = 3 inches
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