Question

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?

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mi

Answer 1

the answer is 18 mi its correct luv 

Answer 2

`18\ miles`

Explanation:

we know that

The scale on a map is equal to

`(2.5)/(10)(inches)/(miles)`

so

by proportion

Find the actual distance between the historical markers

Remember that on a map, the distance between two historical markers is
`4.5` inches

`(2.5)/(10)(inches)/(miles)=(4.5)/(x)(inches)/(miles)\\ \\x=10*4.5/2.5\\ \\x= 18\ miles`