Let's say a map has a scale of 1: 15,000 (inches:feet). Two cities on the map are 4 inches apart. How many miles does this represent? Round your answer to the nearest mile.

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Let's say a map has a scale of 1: 15,000 (inches:feet). Two cities on the map are 4 inches apart. How many miles does this represent? Round your answer to the nearest mile. ​

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Since the scale is 1 inch to 15,000 feet, we need to convert 4 inches to feet:

4 inches * 15,000 feet/inch = 60,000 feet

Now we need to convert feet to miles:

60,000 feet / 5,280 feet/mile = 11.36 miles

Rounding to the nearest mile gives us 11 miles. Therefore, the answer is D) 11 miles.

Let's Say a Map Has a Scale of 1: 15,000