The scale of a map is 1 in. = mi. Find each length on the map

Dragonmantank asked Mar 3, 2023

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Dragonmantank asked Mar 3, 2023

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The question gives the relationship to be

We will interpolate to solve the question.

First Question: 147 mi

$\begin{gathered} \text{If 1 in = 21 mi} \\ x\text{ in = 147 mi} \end{gathered}$

Cross multiplying,

Chris Missal answered Mar 7, 2023

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