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On a map, the distance between two historical markers is 4.5 inches, and 2.5 inches represents 10 miles. What is the actual distance between the historical markers? Enter your answer in the box.
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On a map, the distance between two historical markers is 4.5 inches, and 2.5 inches represents 10 miles.

What is the actual distance between the historical markers?

Enter your answer in the box.

User Overburn
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I took the test and it is correct

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On a map, the distance between two historical markers is 4.5 inches, and 2.5 inches-example-1
User Ethan McCue
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The answer is 18 miles. I used ratios (if you know what those are) and I put it like this; 2.5:10 = 4.5:? I used the butterfly method after that then divided to find the answer. Hope this helps!
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