SOLUTION: The distance between two cities on a map is 10 inches. If the actual distance is 350 miles, how many miles are represented on the map by two inches?

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Question 306378:
The distance between two cities on a map is 10 inches. If the actual distance is 350 miles, how many miles are represented on the map by two inches?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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10%2F350+=+2%2Fx
1%2F35+=+2%2Fx
x+=+70
70 miles are represented by 2 in