SOLUTION: on a map, 1 inch equals 5.3 miles. If two cities are 5.5 inches apart on the map, how far are they actually apart? (Give the final result as a integer or decimal)

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Question 807113: on a map, 1 inch equals 5.3 miles. If two cities are 5.5 inches apart on the map, how far are they actually apart? (Give the final result as a integer or decimal)
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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1 in : 5.3 mi =>
5.5(1) : 5.5(5.3)
so they are 29.15 mi apart