Question

A model car is built to a scale of 1 in. : 2.5 ft. If the model is 5.8 in. Long how long is the car in real life?

Answer 1

Answer:

14.5 ft

Step-by-step explanation:

We are told that the model car is built to a scale of 1 in. : 2.5 ft.

That means 1 inches represents 2.5 ft in actual measurement.

Thus, for a 5.8 inch long model, the real life measurement is;

(5.8 inch × 2.5 ft)/1 inch = 14.5 ft