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The scale of a map is 1 1/2 inches= 50 inches. on the map, 2 rivers are 7 1/2 inches apart. what is the distance between the two rivers?

The scale of a map is 1 1/2 inches= 50 inches. on the map, 2 rivers are 7 1/2 inches apart. what is the distance between the two rivers?
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the scale of a map is 1 1/2 inches= 50 inches. on the map, 2 rivers are 7 1/2 inches apart. what is the distance between the two rivers?

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1. Divide 7.5 by 1.5.
7.5/1.5 = 5.

2. Multiply 5 by 50. 250.

The two rivers are 250 inches apart.
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