Question 830218
8.5 inches = the distance between the two cities
0.5 inches = 25 miles on the map
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So, your question is "How many 0.5s are in 8.5?"
Divide 8.5 by 0.5 to get 17.
There are 17 half-inches between the city.
Each half-inch measure is equivalent to 25 miles.
Multiply 17 by 25.
Distance between two cities is 425 miles.