Question

2. The actual tree on the left is 10 feet tall. The model tree on the right is 8 inches tall. What is the scale factor?

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 1/15

Step-by-step explanation:

Actual tree = 10 ft = 12 × 10 = 120 in.

Model tree = 8 in.

Scale factor = model tree/actual tree

Scale factor = 8/120

Scale factor = 1/15