SOLUTION: The scale on a map is 1 inch to 3 miles. If the distance between two points is 6 inches, what proportion should you use to find the actual distance?

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Question 757646: The scale on a map is 1 inch to 3 miles. If the distance between two points is 6 inches, what proportion should you use to find the actual distance?

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The scale on a map is 1 inch to 3 miles. If the distance between two points is 6 inches, what proportion should you use to find the actual distance?
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Use 1 inch = 3 miles