The scale of a map is 1 in.: 17.5 mi. Find the actual distance corresponding to the map distance of 5 in. A. 87.5 mi B. 3.5 mi C. 22.5 mi

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The scale of a map is 1 in.: 17.5 mi. Find the actual distance corresponding to the map distance of 5 in.

A. 87.5 mi
B. 3.5 mi
C. 22.5 mi

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Answer:

A. 87.5 mi

Explanation:

1 in : 17.5 mi Multiply both sides of the ratio by 5

5 in : 87.5 mi

Zeyad Gasser answered Jun 28, 2021

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