The high school is 3.6 inches from the middle school on a map. each half inch on the map represents 0.4 mile. what is the actual distance between the two schools?

2.88 miles.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : The high school is 3.6 inches from the middle school on a map. Each half inch on the map represents 0.4 mile

To Find: What is the actual distance between the two schools?

Solution:

Scale :

So, 1 inch = = 0.8 miles

Distance between schools = 3.6 inches

Distance between school in miles=

                                                        =

Hence the total distance between schools is 2.88 miles.

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