On a map, 1/2 inch=10miles. How many miles apart are two towns that are 2 1/4 inches apart on the map?

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You can set up a ratio, cross multiply, and solve for x.

0.5 / 10 = 2.25 / x

0.5x = 22.5

x = 45 miles
a map key shows that every 5 incheson the map represents 200 miles of actual distance. Suppose the distance between two citieson 7 inches. What is the actual distance between the two cities? Numerical patterns