SOLUTION: On a map of the U.S., the cities of Milwaukee, and Charlotte, are 6 1/2 inches apart. The actual distance betwee Milwaukee and Charlotte is 670 miles. If Birmingham, Alabama and S

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Question 337317: On a map of the U.S., the cities of Milwaukee, and Charlotte, are
6 1/2 inches apart. The actual distance betwee Milwaukee and Charlotte is 670 miles. If Birmingham, Alabama and St. Petesburg, Florida are 465 miles apart, how far apart are they on the map?

Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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6.5/670=x/465
670x=465*6.5
670x=3,022.5
x=3,022.5/670
x=4.51 inches ans.