Question

The scale factor for a model car is 2 inches = 4.5 feet. if the length of the model is 6.75 inches how long is the car

Answer 1

Scale factor = Dimension of the new shape ÷ Dimension of the original shape

Answer 2

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

Set up a ratio:

  4.5 feet is to   2 inches as   x  feet is to 6.75 inches

     4.5 / 2 =  x ft / 6.75        <=== multiply both sides of the equation by 6.75

  6.75 * 4.5 / 2  = x

        15  3/16 ft = x = car length