Question

Lexie is making a model of the Empire State Building. The scale of the model is 1 inch = 9 feet. The needle at the top is 31.5 feet tall. How big should the needle be on the model?

Answer 1

The needle at the top of the model should be 3.5 inches.

Answer 2

Answer:

3.5 inches

Step-by-step explanation:

Set up a proportion:

$\frac{9 ft}{1 in} = \frac{31.5 ft}{x in}$

Cross multiply in order to solve for x:

9x = 31.5

Divide by nine:

x = $\frac{31.5}{9}$

Simplify:

x= 3.5