The distance between two locations on a map is 6 centimeters (cm). If 1 cm on the map corresponds to an actual distance of 15 miles, what is the actual distance, in miles, between the two locations?
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Scale factor = 15 miles per 1 cm Distance on the map = 6 cm Actual distance = 15 miles/cm * 6 cm ** Show more…
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