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On a map, 1 in. represents 50 mi. Two cities are 6 1/2 in apart on the map.

How far apart are the actual cities?

325 mi
300 1/2
300
56 1/2

Answer 1

325 mi

Explanation:

We can write a proportion to solve, putting distance over inches

50 miles x miles

------------- = -------------

1 inch 6.5 inches

Using cross products

50 * 6.5 = 1*x

325 = x

The distance is 325 miles