Question

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On a map. 1 inch equals 11.4 miles. If two cities are 3.5 inches apart on the map, how far are they actually apart?
The distance between the cities is miles.
(Type an integer or a decimal.)

Answer 1

39.9 miles

Explanation:

3.5 * 11.4 = 39.9

Answer 2

39.9 miles

Explanation:

If 1 inch = 11.4 miles, then 3.5 inches = 3.5*11.4 miles=39.9 miles

Two cities are 3.5 inches apart then they are 39.9 apart in miles.