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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The scale on a map is 1 in. =0.5 mi. The distance between two towns on the map is 5.5 in. What is the actual distance between the two towns?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

This is a ratio question

OpenStudy (anonymous):

1 in = 0.5 mi 5.5 in = x mi

OpenStudy (anonymous):

1 in = 0.5 mile 5.5 in = 5.5 x 0.5 = 2.75 miles

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x = 2.75

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