Question

On a map, 1 in. represents 20 mi. Two cities are in. apart on the map.

How far apart are the actual cities?

A.23 1/2 mi


B.60 1/2mi


C.70 mi


D.75mi
please help!!

Answer 1

"Two cities are in. apart on the map."
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Answer 2

what is the missing thing ? its hard to solve with no given

Answer 3

3and 1/2
sorry

Answer 4

sooo do any of you know?

Answer 5

\(\bf \begin{array}{llll}
\textit{map inches}&\textit{actual miles}\\
1&20\\
x&3\frac{1}{2}
\end{array}\implies \cfrac{1}{x}=\cfrac{20}{3\frac{1}{2}}\)

Answer 6

solve for "x"

Answer 7

i do not know the answer?!

Answer 8

hmmmm shoot I got the wrong... ... one sec... the wrong item in the wrong column =)

Answer 9

\(\bf \begin{array}{llll}
\textit{map inches}&\textit{actual miles}\\
1&20\\
3\frac{1}{2}&x
\end{array}\implies \cfrac{1}{3\frac{1}{2}}=\cfrac{20}{x}\)

Answer 10

now just solve for "x", tis a plain linear equation simplification

Answer 11

we cannot give out the answer however we can help you get it and understand it @jdoe0001 gave you a great way to start and a good format its not so hard man

Answer 12

the answer is 70 correct

Answer 13

how did you get 70?

Answer 14

i am a girl!!!

Answer 15

\(\Large ?\)

Answer 16

girl*

Answer 17

i did 3 1/2 broke it into a decimal and then i multiplyed 3.5 times 20 easy and it is correct right?

Answer 18

bye and thank you guys soo much!!

Answer 19

hehehyes,it's 70 =)