SOLUTION: the scale on a map approximately 5/8 inches to 20 miles. if the distance from city A and city B measures 8.5 inches on the map, how far are the two cities

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Question 380438: the scale on a map approximately 5/8 inches to 20 miles. if the distance from city A and city B measures 8.5 inches on the map, how far are the two cities
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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5/8 " = 20 miles
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8.5 " = ?
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%285%2F8%29%2F%2817%2F2%29=+20%2Fx
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%285%2F8%29%2A%282%2F17%29=20%2Fx
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5%2F68=20%2Fx
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x=20*68/5
x=4*68
x=272 miles
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