On a scale model of a building, 1 4 inch represents 3 8 foot. What length on the model represents 1 foot? 3 32 in. 2 3 i

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n. 1 1 1 in. 10 2 3 in.

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GalinKa [24] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-28T22:15:22+03:00

Answer:

2/3 in

Step-by-step explanation:

We can use ratios to solve this problem.

1/4 inch x inches

-------------- = ---------------------

3 /8 ft 1 ft

Using cross products

1/4 * 1 = 3/8 * x

Multiply each side by 8/3 to isolate x

1/4 * 8/3 = 3/8*8/3 x

2/3 = x

On a scale model of a building, 1 4 inch represents 3 8 foot. What length on the model represents 1 foot? ​ 3 32 ​ in. ​ 2 3 ​ i