SOLUTION: On a map the distance between 2 towns is 4 3/4 inches. The actual distance between the towns is 380 miles. What is the scale of the map?

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Question 871737: On a map the distance between 2 towns is 4 3/4 inches. The actual distance between the towns is 380 miles. What is the scale of the map?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

x = 380/4.75
x = 80mi
1" represents 80mi

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