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On a map, 2 inches represents an actual distance of 28 miles. If the actual distance between two cities is 322 miles, how many inches apart will the cities be on the map?
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First, we need to set up a proportion to find the scale factor:
2 inches = 28 miles
x inches = 322 miles
Cross multiply to solve for x:
2 * 322 = 28 * x
644 = 28x
Now, divide by 28 to solve for x:
x = 644 / 28
x = 23
Therefore, the cities will be 23 inches apart on the map.