SOLUTION: The scale on a map shows that 5 cm represents 8.5 km. Which proportion can be used to find d, the distance between two cities, if the distance on the map is 18 cm?
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Question 618062: The scale on a map shows that 5 cm represents 8.5 km. Which proportion can be used to find d, the distance between two cities, if the distance on the map is 18 cm?
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
18 / 5 = d / 8.5
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