SOLUTION: a map of the United States has a scale of 1 in.: 250 mi. The cities of Los Angeles, California, and Dallas, Texas are 5 3/4 inches apart on the map. Find the actual distance betwee

SOLUTION: a map of the United States has a scale of 1 in.: 250 mi. The cities of Los Angeles, California, and Dallas, Texas are 5 3/4 inches apart on the map. Find the actual distance betwee

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Question 749157: a map of the United States has a scale of 1 in.: 250 mi. The cities of Los Angeles, California, and Dallas, Texas are 5 3/4 inches apart on the map. Find the actual distance between these two cities.

Answer by FrankM(1040) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Since 1in = 250mi set up a ratio:
250mi/1in * 5 3/4 in = ?
250*5.75 = 1437.5
ANS = 1437.5 miles
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