SOLUTION: A map lists its scale as "1 inch = 42 miles." If two cities are 249 miles apart, how far apart are they on the map? (round answers to nearest tenth)
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Question 843236: A map lists its scale as "1 inch = 42 miles." If two cities are 249 miles apart, how far apart are they on the map? (round answers to nearest tenth)
Answer by richard1234(7193) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1 in/42 mi = x in/249 miles
x = 249/42 ~ 5.9 inches
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