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on a map,3 inches represents 15 miles. how many miles apart are the two cities if they are 14 inches apart on the map

User Miturbe
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Hello!

First we have to find what 1 inch equals

15 / 3 = 5

1 inches equals 5 inches

We can now do

14 * 5 = 70

The answer is 70 miles

Hope this helps!
User Anton Kizema
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