On a certain map, Detroit and Cleveland are 3" apart. The actual distance from Detroit to Cleveland is 170 miles. How far apart are two cities that are 10" apart on this map? Round to the nearest tenth Of a mile.
A) 566.7 miles
B) 425.7 miles
C) 660.7 miles
D) 0.2 miles

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The scale of the map is found by dividing the actual distance by the map distance: 170 miles / 3" = 56.7 miles per inch. For cities 10" apart on the map, the actual distance is 56.7 miles/inch * 10" = 567 miles, rounded to 566.7 miles.

On a Certain Map, Detroit and Cleveland Are 3" Apart