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On a certain map. 2.5 inches represents 15 miles. Bay City and Greenwood are 4 inches apart on the map. What is the actual distance between Bay City and Greenwood?

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mali2190

2.5 =15
4=x
4/2.5= 1.6
15 times 1.6 is 24

Parrain

Based on the scale factor used, the actual distance between Bay City and Greenwood is 36 miles.

First find out what 1 inch on the map is on the ground:

= 15 / 2.5

= 6 miles

If there are 4 miles therefore, the actual distance is:

= Number of inches x conversion factor

= 4 x 6

= 36 miles

In conclusion, the distance is 36 miles.

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