To find the actual distance between the two cities, we first need to find the length of the distance on the scale drawing.
Since the scale is V4 inch = 17 miles, we can set up a proportion:
V4 inch = 17 miles
3 inches = x miles
Cross multiply:
4 * x = 3 * 17
4x = 51
x = 51/4
x = 12.75 miles
Therefore, the actual distance between City X and City Y is 12.75 miles.
Montraie is planning to drive from City X to City Y. The scale drawing below shows the distance between the two cities with a scale of V4 inch = 17 miles.
City X
City Y
3 in.
What is the actual distance between the two cities?
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