The scale on a map is 1 inch represents 8 miles. If two cities are 2 1/2 inches apart on the map, how far are they in reality?(1 point)
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To find the distance in reality, we can multiply the distance on the map by the scale.
The distance on the map is 2 1/2 inches.
Using the scale 1 inch represents 8 miles, we multiply 2 1/2 by 8 to find the actual distance.
2 1/2 inches * 8 miles/inch = 20 miles
Therefore, the cities are 20 miles apart in reality.