sammysamantha12
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  • 04-07-2019
  • Mathematics
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On a map 1/8 of an inch stands for 24 miles. On this map two cities are 2.5 inches apart. What is the actual distance between cities

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itzjustbri
itzjustbri itzjustbri
  • 04-07-2019

Answer:

The actual distance between the cities is 480 miles.

Step-by-step explanation:

2.5 inches is 20/8 inches, multiply 20 by 24 miles which gives you 480.

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Аноним Аноним
  • 04-07-2019

Answer:

480 miles.

Step-by-step explanation:

By proportion the actual distance is

(2.5 / 1/8) * 24

= (2.5 / 0.125) * 24

= 20 * 24

= 480 miles.

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