SOLUTION: The scale of a map is 2 inches : 3 kilometers. The length of a road on the map is 3 inches. Find the actual length of the road.

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Question 1136183: The scale of a map is 2 inches : 3 kilometers. The length of a road on the map is 3 inches. Find the actual length of the road.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The scale of a map is 2 inches : 3 kilometers. The length of a road on the map is 3 inches. Find the actual length of the road.
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3 inches is 1.5 times 2 inches
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1.5*3 km = 4.5 kilometers