Question

The scale of a model is 0.5 in. : 6 ft.
Find the length of the model for an actual length of 204 ft.

25 in.

34 in.

12 in.

17 in.

Answer 1

To make it easier make 0.5 a 1 (0.5 x 2 = 1) and also double the 6 (6 x 2 = 12) so now you have and easier setup now divide 204/12 and should get 17 and multiply by 1 ( 17 x 1 = 17)

You answer is 17