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A cartographer is making a map of Pennsylvania. She uses the scale 1in =10mi. The actual distance between Harrisburg and Philadelphia is about 95mi. How far apart should she place the two cities on the map?​

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9.5 inches since 95 divided by 10 is 9.5
User Andrei Rosu
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Answer:

9.5 in

Step-by-step explanation:

Given 95 miles total, 1 in = 10 miles

95 miles * (1 in/10 miles) = ?

95/10 in = 9.5 in

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