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On a map, 2 inches represents 60 miles. If a line between two cities measures 9 inches, how many miles apart are they?

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2 inches = 60 miles:

60 miles/ 2 inches = 30 miles per inch.

30 miles per inch x 9 inches = 270 total miles.

Answer: 270 miles

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