The scale on a map indicates that 1 inch on the map corresponds to an actual distance of 125 miles. Two cities are 7.5 inches apart on the map. What is the actual distance between the two cities?
A)937.5 miles
B)17 miles
C)440 miles
D)405 miles
E)380 miles

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The actual distance can be found by multiplying the distance on the map (7.5 inches) by the scale factor (125 miles per inch), which equals 937.5 miles.

The Scale on a Map Indicates That 1 Inch on the Map