Question

On a map, 1/4 inch between locations represents an actual distance of 2 miles between the locations.
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​What is the actual distance, in miles,​ between two cities that are 3 3/4 inches apart on the map?

Answer 1

Answer:

30 miles is the actual distance...

Answer 2

⇒1/4 inch between locations represents an actual distance of 2 miles between the locations.

⇒so 1/4 inch = 2 miles

or 1 inch = 8 miles

⇒Actual distance, in miles,​ between two cities that are 3 3/4 inches apart on the map = 15/4 inches = 15*8/4 = 30 miles