SOLUTION: if the scale on a map is 2 inches to 9 miles and you measure 10 inches between two cities,what is the actual distance between the two cities?

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Question 941312: if the scale on a map is 2 inches to 9 miles and you measure 10 inches between two cities,what is the actual distance between the two cities?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2 is to 9 as 10 is to X.
2%2F9=10%2FX
2X=90
X=45
45 miles