SOLUTION: A scale on a map shows that 2 inches = 35 miles. If the distance on the map between two cities is 8.5 inches, what is the actual distance between the cities?

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Question 444896: A scale on a map shows that 2 inches = 35 miles. If the distance on the map between two cities is 8.5 inches, what is the actual distance between the cities?
Answer by simranb(55) About Me  (Show Source):
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First you got to know how many 2 inches make 8.5 inches.
so divide 2 by 8.5
you get 4.25
Now
2inches =35miles
8.5inches=35*4.25miles
So
8.5inches=148.75miles
the actual distance is 148.75 miles
Hope this helps!