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The distance between the amusement park and the bus terminal on a map is 2.25 inches. The map uses a scale in which 1 inch represents 15 miles. What is the actual distance between the amusement park and the bus terminal?

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Answer:

33.75 miles

Explanation:


(1)/(15) :(2.25)/(y)

1 × y = 2.25 × 15

y = 33.75

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