SOLUTION: The scale on a map indicates that 4 cm is equivalent to 16 miles. If the distance between two cities on the map is 12.4 cm, how far apart are the two cities?
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Question 810295: The scale on a map indicates that 4 cm is equivalent to 16 miles. If the distance between two cities on the map is 12.4 cm, how far apart are the two cities?
Select the correct answer.
a. 38.1 miles
b. 41.9 miles
c. 49.6 miles
d. 62.8 miles
You can put this solution on YOUR website! make the ratio of cm to miles a fraction and make it each to a fraction of 12.4 cm to x miles.
cross multiply
The answer is c. 49.6 miles.
