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) 405 miles
B) 440 miles
C) 380 miles
D) 17 miles
E) 937.5 miles

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To find the actual distance between the two cities, multiply the distance on the map (7.5 inches) by the scale factor (125 miles per inch). This gives 7.5 * 125 = 937.5 miles.

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