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Question 5

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A map has a scale of 2 inches = 3 miles. If two towns are nine inches apart on the map, how
far are they actually apart?
O 13.5 miles
O 6 miles
O 13.5 inches
O 54 miles
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13.5

multiply the scale by 4 so
8 inches = 12 miles

then add on half to make it 9 inches
1 inch = 1.5 miles

add them together
9 inches = 13.5 miles
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