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A map is drawn to a scale of 1 inch = 15 miles. If the distance on the map from one side of town to the other is 3 inches, what is the actual distance?

A. 5 miles B. 15 miles C. 18 miles D. 45 miles

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Answer:

D. 45 miles

Explanation:

I took the 3 inches and multiplied it by 15 to get 45 inches.

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