SOLUTION: On a map, two cities are 1 1/2 in. apart. If 3/8 in. on the map represents 45 mi, find the number of miles between the two cities.

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Question 384274: On a map, two cities are 1 1/2 in. apart. If 3/8 in. on the map represents 45 mi, find the number of miles between the two cities.
Found 2 solutions by rfer, stanbon:
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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.375/45=1.5/x
.375x=67.5
x=180 miles

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
On a map, two cities are 1 1/2 in. apart. If 3/8 in. on the map represents 45 mi, find the number of miles between the two cities.
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miles/inches = miles/inches
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m/(3/2) = 45/(3/8)
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m = (3/2)[15*8)
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m = 180 miles
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Cheers,
Stan H.