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On a certain map 1.25 inches represents 20 miles. Long wood and mill town are 5 inches apart on the map. What is the actual distance between longwood and Milltown?

A) 20 mi
B)25 mi
C)80 mi
D)100 mi

User Alexbusu
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The answer is C)80mi
User Reza S
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Just start with what you know, which is that the towns are 5 inches apart and that 1.25 inches=20 miles. Take 5 inches and multiply it by 20 miles, then divide by 1.25 inches. That will cancel out the two different units and leave you with an answer in miles.
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