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A map scale has a scale of 1 inch equals 35 miles what is the actual distance if the distance on the map is 3.5 in

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Let's set up a proportion.

1 in/ 35 miles = 3.5 in/ x miles

1*3.5=3.5
35*3.5=122.5

x=122.5

Final answer: 122.5 miles
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