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The legend on a map states that

1 inch is 500 miles. If you measure
6 inches on the map, how many
miles would the actual distance be?

User Usrgnxc
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4 votes

Answer:

3000 miles

Explanation:

x = unknown amount of miles

1 in. = 500 miles

6 in. = x

Cross Multiply:

1x = 3000 miles

or

Normal Multiplication:

Since you know one inch is equal to 500 miles, multiply 500 by 6.

500 * 6 = 3000 miles

User Rowan Smith
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12 votes

Answer:

3000miles

Explanation:

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