What is the actual distance between the two cities? on a map of the united states 1 inch represents 120 miles if two cities are 3.5 inches apart on the map what is the actual distance between the two cities?
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actual distance is 420 miles
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Given on a map the scale is
1inch = 120 miles.
∴The ratio = 1 :120
The distance between two cities on map = 3.5inches
And let the actual distance be `x` miles
∴ 1 : 120 = 3.5 : x
⇒ 1 × x = 3.5 × 120
⇒ x = 420
Therefore the actual distance between two cities = 420 miles
1inch = 120 miles.
∴The ratio = 1 :120
The distance between two cities on map = 3.5inches
And let the actual distance be `x` miles
∴ 1 : 120 = 3.5 : x
⇒ 1 × x = 3.5 × 120
⇒ x = 420
Therefore the actual distance between two cities = 420 miles
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