The distance in miles and the distance in inches vary directly on a map. The legend on the map shows that 16 miles are represented by 0.5 inches. What is the actual distance between the two cities if they are 3 inches apart on the map? In this situation, the distance in miles = x. A) 96 miles B) 72 miles C) 80 miles D) 104 miles
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