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A square map has a side length of $35$ inches, and $1$ inch on the map represents an actual distance of $13$ miles. A smaller version of the same map is printed as a square with the side length $70\%$ shorter than the side length of the previous map. On the smaller map, which of the following is closest to the actual distance, in miles, represented by $1$ inch?

A

$3.90$

B

$7.65$

C

$24.50$

D

$43.33$