Answer:
Given:
Model : Ship = 3 : 400
The surface area of the model = 7200 cm²
To Find:
The surface area of the actual ship in m²
Let's start with the map scale given:
Model : Ship = 3 : 400
We start by adding in a unit. Usually, we choose the units associated with the model:
Model : Ship = 3 cm : 400 cm
Now, according to tot the question, we know that the actual ship is in m:
Model : Ship = 3 cm : 400 ÷ 100 m
Model : Ship = 3 cm : 4 m
The question asked for surface area, so the units have to be in squares:
Model : Ship = (3 cm)² : (4 m)
Model : Ship = 9 cm² : 16 m²
Now, that we have the units set correctly according to the question requirement, we will find 1 branch of the model:
Model : Ship = 9 cm² : 16 m²
Model : Ship = 9÷9 cm² : 16÷9 m²
Model : Ship = 1 cm² : 16/9 m²
Finally, we can find the required units by multiplying both sides with the required units:
Model : Ship = 1 cm² : 16/9 m²
Model : Ship = 1 x 7200 cm² : 16/9 x 7200 m²
Model : Ship = 7200 cm² : 12800 m²
Answer: The surface area of the ship is 12800 m²
(by the way, this was copied from the same website)
hope this helps :)
