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This is ratio math.On a map, 1 inch Equals 17.4 miles. If two cities are 1.5 inches apart on the map, how far are they actually apart?The cities are actually ... miles apart

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In this question, we will find how far the two cities are apart in miles thus:

Given:

[tex]1\text{ inch = 17.4 miles}[/tex]

Now to find the number of miles for 1.5 inches:

[tex]\begin{gathered} 1\text{inch = 17.4 miles} \\ 1.5\text{ inches = }\frac{17.4\times1.5}{1}=26.1miles \end{gathered}[/tex]

The cities are actually 26.1 miles apart

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