SOLUTION: A map is drawn so that every 3.3 inches on the map corresponds to an actual distance of 80 miles. If the actual distance between the two cities is 480 miles, how far apart are they

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Question 1039059: A map is drawn so that every 3.3 inches on the map corresponds to an actual distance of 80 miles. If the actual distance between the two cities is 480 miles, how far apart are they on the map?
The two cities are __ inches apart on the map

Answer by addingup(3677) About Me  (Show Source):
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How many times does 80 go into 480?
Divide:480/80 = x, then multiply x times 3.3 to get your answer