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On a map, 1 in. represents 12 mi. Two cities are 6 1/2in. apart on the map.

How far apart are the actual cities?



A.78 miles




B.72 1/2 miles




C.72 miles




D.18 1/2

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just multipy it by 12

User Morrison Chang
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1 inch = 12 miles

so 6 1/2 inches (or 6.5 inches) = 6.5 * 12 = 78 miles <===
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