SOLUTION: The map scale for Figure A is 1� inches represents 315 miles. If the cities of Briar Patch and Sharpstown measure 2� inches apart (as the crow flies) on the map, how far would this

Question 546529: The map scale for Figure A is 1� inches represents 315 miles. If the cities of Briar Patch and Sharpstown measure 2� inches apart (as the crow flies) on the map, how far would this be on the earth�s surface? Let m represent the number of miles between the two cities. Round to the nearest tenth of a mile if necessary.
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The map scale for Figure A is 1� inches represents 315 miles. If the cities of Briar Patch and Sharpstown measure 2� inches apart (as the crow flies) on the map, how far would this be on the earth�s surface? Let m represent the number of miles between the two cities. Round to the nearest tenth of a mile if necessary.
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From::"The map scale for Figure A is 1� inches represents 315 miles."
that's
315 miles per 1.5 inches
or
315/1.5 miles/inch
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m = 2.75(315/1.5)
m = 2.75(210)
m = 577.5 miles

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