A amp has a scale of 1 inch =20 miles the distance on the map between two cities is 5 inches what is the actual distance between them

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asked Aug 2, 2021 38.5k views

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Zirael · Answer 1 · 2021-08-08T18:12:40+0000

Answer:

124 miles

Explanation:

simplify mixed fraction as

6 1 / 5 = 31/5 inches

on the map 1 inch represent 20 miles

31/5 × 20

= (31 × 20)/5

= 620/5

= 124 miles

the distance between those two towns will be 124 miles.