The Scale on a Map Indicates That 1 Inch on the Map

question 234

Multiple Choice

The scale on a map indicates that 1 inch on the map corresponds to an actual distance of 125 miles. Two cities are 7.5 inches apart on the map. What is the actual distance between the two cities?

• A) 405 miles
• B) 440 miles
• C) 380 miles
• D) 17 miles
• E) 937.5 miles

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