Not too sure about this question. A map shows the distance between the corner of Cactus Road and 1st Street and the corner of 1st Street and Merle Road as 3 inches. If the scale is 1 in. : 3.7 mi, what is the actual distance?

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anonymous · Answer

Given that,
Distance b/n Cactus Road Corner and 1st Street = Distance b/n 1st Street and Merle Road = 3 inches.
Also, according to the scale, 1 inch = 3.7 mi
So therefore, 3 inches = 3*3.7 = ?

anonymous · Answer

11.1 ?

anonymous · Answer

Yes! :) 11.1 mi is the actual distance.

anonymous · Answer

again thank you!(: