A model of a skyscraper is 1.6 in long, 2.8 in wide, and 11.2 in high. The scale factor is 8 in : 250 ft. What are the actual di

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A model of a skyscraper is 1.6 in long, 2.8 in wide, and 11.2 in high. The scale factor is 8 in : 250 ft. What are the actual di

mensions of the skyscraper? (Explain if possible)

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____ [38] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-10T00:06:46+03:00

<span>At 8in to 250 feet the skyscraper converts to the following. 1.6 in/8 in x 250ft = 50 ft long 2.8in/8in x 250ft = 87.5 ft wide 11.2in/8in x 250ft = 350 ft high You get this because every 8 in is 250 feet so you need to calculate the ratio of scale to that 8in per 250 feet.</span>