<PRE><B>Question 384274</B>
 On a map, two cities are 1 1/2 in. apart. If 3/8 in. on the map represents 45 mi, find the number of miles between the two cities.
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miles/inches = miles/inches
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m/(3/2) = 45/(3/8)
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m = (3/2)[15*8)
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m =  180 miles
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Cheers,
Stan H.</PRE>