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A map has a scale of 2 cm equals 30 miles. If two towns are 300 miles apart, how far are they away from each other on the map?

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Answer: The towns are 20 cm apart on the map.

Explanation:


  • (2)/(30) = (x)/(300)

  • 600 = 30x

  • 20 = x
User Dru Freeman
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Answer:

20cm

Explanation:

2 = 30

30 (10) = 2(10)

User John Stephens
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