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The scale of a model train is 1 1 inch to 13.5 13.5 feet. One of the cars of the model train is 5 5 inches long. What is the length, in feet
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The scale of a model train is 1 1 inch to 13.5 13.5 feet. One of the cars of the model train is 5 5 inches long. What is the length, in feet, of the actual train car?
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2021-08-23T15:42:19+00:00
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Answer:
74.25feet
Step-by-step explanation:
Given the scale of a model train expressed as;
1in = 13.5feet
We are to express length of 5.5in in feet
5.5in = x
Divide both expressions
1/5.5 = 13.5/x
Cross multiply
1×x = 5.5× 13.5
x = 74.25feet
Hence the actual length of the car in feet is 74.25feet