Question

A model of space shuttle Apollo Saturn V is created width a scale of 1: 144 if the actual space shuttle has a width of 62.4 feet, what is the width of the model, in inches.
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Answer 1

Answer:

5.2 inches

Step-by-step explanation:

Given: Actual Width= 62.4 feet

          A model of Space shuttle is created width a scale of 1:144.

Now, finding the width of the model.

using ratio given to find width of model.

Width of model= $\frac{62.4}{144}$

∴ Width of model= $0.433\ feet$

Next converting the unit of width to inches.

Remember; 1 feet= 12 inches

∴ Width of model of space shuttle= $0.433\ feet \times 12= 5.2\ inches$

Hence, the width of the model of space shuttle is 5.2 inches.