Problema Solution

On a Map, 1cm Represents 50 Miles.Find The actual distance between two cities if they are 4.6 cm apart on the map.

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let 'x' be the actual distance between the cities then


1 : 50 = 4.6 : x


by solving we find


x = 230 miles


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4.6 cm on the map represents 230 miles.