Question

The scale of a map is 1/2 inch= 5 miles. If 2 cities are 4.5 inches apart, how many miles away are they?

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Answer 1

Hey.

as 1/2 inch = 5 miles
so, 1 inch will be equal to 5× 2=10 miles

as the cities are 4.5 inches apart it will be equal to 4.5×10=45 miles.

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