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On a map the distance from Springfield to pleasantville is 6 in. The map scale is 1/2 in. = 20 mi. Find the actual distance between Springfield and pleasantville.

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the actual distance is found by multiplying 20 by 12. 20*12 gives the answer 240
User Dorin
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Answer:

The actual distance is 240 miles.

Explanation:

On a map distance from Springfield to Pleasantville is 6 inch.

Map scale is given as 1/2 in = 20 miles

We have to find the actual distance between Springfield and pleasantville.

∵ 1/2 inch = 20 miles

∴ 1 inch =
(20)/(1/2) = 20 × 2

∴ 6 inch = 20 × 2 × 6 = 240 miles

Therefore, actual distance between Springfield and pleasantville is 240 miles.

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