SOLUTION: The scale on a map indicates that 1 inch on the map corresponds to an actual distance of 60 miles. two cities are 2 1/4 inches apart on the map, what is the actual distance between

Question 927067: The scale on a map indicates that 1 inch on the map corresponds to an actual distance of 60 miles. two cities are 2 1/4 inches apart on the map, what is the actual distance between the two cities?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2 1/4 = 2.25
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60/1 = d/2.25
d = 2.25*(60/1)
d = 135 miles
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