document.write( "Question 324623: A scale on a map states that every Ľ of an inch represents 20 miles. If two cities are 3 ˝ inches apart, how many miles are actually between the two cities? \n" ); document.write( "

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1/4 is to 20 as 3+1/2 is to X.
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\n" ); document.write( " $\"1%2F80=%287%2F2%29%2FX\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"X=80%287%2F2%29\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"X=280\"$
\n" ); document.write( "280 miles
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