Question

Iris is building a model of the Washington Monument. Her model measures 15 in. tall and is 1.5 in. wide at the base. The actual width measurement at the base of the Washington Monument is about 55 ft. About how tall is the Washington Monument?

Answer 1

Using how tall it is over how wide
=>tall/wide
The model 15in/1.5in
The actual x/55ft

Convert everything into the same units so 55ft to inches
There are 12in in 1ft
55ft * 12in/1ft
The ft cross out leaving in
55*12in= 660 in

So
15in/1.5in = x/660in
Now solve for x my multiplying both side by 660in
660in *15in/1.5in=x
x= 6600in tall

Answer 2

Answer: 550

Step-by-step explanation:Solve the proportion:  15 in./1.5 in. =  h/55 ft. The value of h is 550 ft. The Washington Monument is about 550 ft tall.