On a map, 1 inch equals 15 miles. If two cities are 6 inches apart on the map, how far are they actually apart?

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1 inch = 15 miles

6 inches = 6*15 = 90miles

Nrusingha answered Jul 26, 2019

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1 in/ 15 miles = 6 in/ x miles

using cross products

1 * x = 15 *6

x = 90

the distance is 90 miles

Ronny K answered Jul 30, 2019

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