On a map, two cities are in. apart. If ³/₈ in. on the map represents 25 mi, find the number of miles between the two cities. A) 19.92 mi B) 141.67 mi C) 16.67 mi D) 123.67 mi E) 143.67 mi

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First, we need to find the scale of the map, which is: ³/₈ = 25 mi This means that one inch on the map represents 25 miles in real life. Next, we need to find the distance between the two cities on the map: 11eb69da_9ea4_ceaf_af94_ebc5750b8efd_TB8311_11 in. on the map Using the scale, we can convert this to miles: 11/1 x 25 = 275 miles Therefore, the distance between the two cities in real life is 275 miles.

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