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6 May, 18:38

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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  1. 6 May, 21:24
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    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.
  2. 6 May, 22:03
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    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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