SOLUTION: [ On a map each inch represents 60 miles. What is the distance between 2 towns that are 5 inches apart [on the map] ]
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Question 815823: [ On a map each inch represents 60 miles. What is the distance between 2 towns that are 5 inches apart [on the map] ]
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
map scale:
s = map/real
s = 1/60
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s = 5/d
d = 5/s
d = 5 in / ( 1 in / 60 mi ) = 300
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Answer:
the towns are 300 miles from each other
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