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A map has a scale of 1/2 inch= 16 miles. The distance between two parks on the map is 2 3/4 inches. How many miles apart are the parks?

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A.40 MILES
B.44 MILES
C.76 MILES
D.88 MILES

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So if 1/2 an in = 16 miles then 1/4 = 8 miles so 2 3/4 = 11/4

1/4 * 11 = 11/4
8*11=D. 88 miles
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