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Question 7.



On a map, 1 inch represents 5 miles. Joel measured 2 1/2

inches between two cities on the map. How many miles apart are the two cities?
A.10 1/2
B. 12 1/2
C.2 1/2
D. 7 1/2

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1 inch = 5 miles, so 2 1/2 inches = 5 × 2 1/2 = 5 × (5/2) = 25/2 = 12 1/2 miles.

Answer: B.