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The scale on a map is 1 in. :25 mi. Your measure 6.5 in. Between two towns. What is the actual distance?

User Erikcw
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Answer:

162.5mi

Explanation:

If the scale of the map is 1in:25mi, and you measure 6.5in between two twoms, then the real distance would be 6.5in*25mi = 162.5mi.

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