SOLUTION: A scale on a map says that 1 inch represents 60 miles. If the distance between two points on the map is 2 1/2 inches, how many miles are between the two points?

Question 817829: A scale on a map says that 1 inch represents 60 miles. If the distance between two points on the map is 2 1/2 inches, how many miles are between the two points?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
m/r = 1 in / 60 miles
1/60 = 2.5/r
r = 2.5(60/1)
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answer:
150 miles
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