Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321825535
ISBN 13: 978-0-32182-553-7

Chapter 5 - Ratio and Proportion - Review Exercises - Page 377: 20

Answer

Required proportion : $\frac{1 inch}{8 ft} = \frac{7.5 inch}{x ft}$ Solution : x = 60, i.e. Actual height of the building is 60 ft.

Work Step by Step

On a scale model, 1 in. represents 8 ft. If a building in the model is 7.5 in. tall, what is the actual height of the building in feet? As per the details given: $\frac{1 inch}{8 ft} = \frac{7.5 inch}{x ft}$ (Assumed x as a required gms of medication) i.e. $1 \times x = 7.5 \times 8$ (As bot sides have same numerator and denominator) $ x = 60 $
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.