The scale on a map is drawn so that 3.5 inches corresponds to an actual distance of 175 miles. If two cities are 7.75 apart on the map, how many miles apart are they? (round to the nearest tenth)

The scale provided indicates that 3.5 inches on the map corresponds to 175 miles in actual distance. To solve this problem, we will set up a proportion based on the scale and use it to find the actual distance between the two cities that are 7.75 inches apart on the map.

1. Set up the proportion:

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\frac{3.5 \text{ inches}}{175 \text{ miles}} = \frac{7.75

The scale on a map is drawn so that 3.5 inches corresponds to an actual distance of 175 miles. If two cities are 7.75 inches apart on the map, how many miles apart are they? (round to the nearest tenth)

Learn how to calculate the real distance between two cities based on a map scale. This problem involves using ratios and proportions to convert a distance of 7.75 inches on a map to miles. Ideal for students in Grades 6-8.

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