A map uses a scale of 1 in. : 20 mi. If the distance between two cities on the map is 1.5

inches, what is the actual distance between the cities?

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Ernie

18 September, 21:19

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Yaretzi Sutton · Answer 1

So we know 1 in on a map is 20 miles in real life (irl).

So we can multiply whatever distance on the map, by 20:

1.5 * 20 = 30 miles.

A map uses a scale of 1 in. : 20 mi. If the distance between two cities on the map is 1.5inches, what is the actual distance between the cities?