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Find the distance between Raleigh and Charlotte is they are 1.8 inches apart on the map?
Answer to Problem 42PPS
The distance between Raleigh and Charlotte is 55.8 miles
Explanation of Solution
Given:
A map of North Carolina is scaled so that 3 inches represent 93 miles.
Concept Used:
The direct variation equation is:
Calculation:
The direct variation equation is:
So, the direct variation equation is
So,
The distance between Raleigh and Charlotte is 55.8 miles Thus, the distance between Raleigh and Charlotte is 55.8 miles.
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