SOLUTION: On a map 1 1/2 inches represents 315 miles, the distance between two major cities measure 2 3/4 inches apart(as the crow flies), how far would this be on the earths surface.Let m r

Question 511315: On a map 1 1/2 inches represents 315 miles, the distance between two major cities measure 2 3/4 inches apart(as the crow flies), how far would this be on the earths surface.Let m represent the number of miles between the two cities.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You can make a ratio

The cities are 577.5 mi apart
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