A map has the scale of 1 inch = 50 miles. if two cities are 1 inch apart on the map how many miles separate the cities?

175

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine the actual distance using the map scale of 1 inch = 50 miles, you would multiply the number of inches shown on the map by 50.

For this problem:  3   1/2 •  50 =   7/2 • 50 =  175 miles

The two cities are 175 miles apart.