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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The scale on a map says that 0.5 inches represents 25 miles. On the map, the measurement between two cities is 5 inches. What is the actual distance between these two cities?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

To solve this problem, a proportion needs to be used.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

0.5/25= 5/x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

solve for x to get the answer

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i got 250

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yup! good job!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks

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