SOLUTION: A map had a scale of 50 miles / 3 in. If the two cities measure 9.6 in. apart, how many miles does this represent?

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Question 1099822: A map had a scale of 50 miles / 3 in. If the two cities measure 9.6 in. apart, how many miles does this represent?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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50 miles is to 3 inches as X miles is to 9.6 inches.
50%2F3=X%2F9.6
3X=50%289.6%29
X=50%283.2%29
Work that out for the answer in miles.