Problema Solution
on a map, 1 cm represents 20 miles. find the actual distance between 2 cities if they are 4.6 cm apart on the map.
Answer provided by our tutors
let 'x' represents the actual distance between 2 cities that are 4.6 cm apart on the map
1 : 20 = 4.6 : x
by solving we find:
x = 92 mi
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the actual distance between the 2 cities is 92 miles.