Answer:
15 cm on the map is equal to 25 miles.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that,
On a map, 9 cm represents 15 miles.
The distance between two cities is 15 cm. We need to find the distance in miles.
9 cm = 15 miles
[tex]1\ cm=\dfrac{15}{9}\ \miles[/tex]
So, 15 cm is equal to,
[tex]15\ cm=\dfrac{15}{9}\times 15\ miles\\\\=25\ miles[/tex]
So, 15 cm on the map is equal to 25 miles.
