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On a map, 1 inch equals 20 miles. Two cities are 2 inches apart on the map. What is the actual distance between the cities?The actual distance between the cities is -------------nothing miles.

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Ratio = 1 inch equals 20 miles.

2 inches (two cities )

The actual distance between the​ cities

1 inch = 20 miles

2 inches = 40 miles

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2 inches * (20 miles / 1 inch) = 40 miles

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The actual distance between the cities is 40 miles.

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