1 inch equals 7 miles.
To find this scale, we divide the actual distance (35 miles) by the distance on the scale drawing (5 inches):
35 miles / 5 inches = 7 miles per inch.
Therefore, the map's scale is 1 inch equals 7 miles.
On a scale drawing of Oak Grove, two landmarks are shown
5
5 inches apart. These two places are actually separated by
35
35 miles. What is the map's scale?
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1 inch equals how many miles?
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