SOLUTION: On a map, 1 inch equals 14.1 miles. If two cities are 3.5 inches apart on the map, how far are they actually apart?

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Question 918386: On a map, 1 inch equals 14.1 miles. If two cities are 3.5 inches apart on the map, how far are they actually apart?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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On a map, 1 inch equals 14.1 miles. If two cities are 3.5 inches apart on the map, how far are they actually apart?
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x/3.5 = 14.1/1
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x = 3.5*14.1
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x = 49.35 miles
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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