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Sal and Zack built a scale model of the Texas Capitol using a scale in which 2 inches represents 8 feet. The height of the Texas Capitol is 312 feet.
Problem

What is the height of the scale model in inches?

Respuesta :

Fractions are rations of two integers. The height of the scale model in inches is 78 inches

Ratio and proportions

Fractions are ratios of two integers and they are also used to represent ratios.

Given that scale model of the Texas Capitol is  2 inches to represents 8 feet, the height of the capitol in inches is the heght in feet is 312 feet is expressed as:

Height  = 312 * 2/8
Height in inches = 312/4
Height in inches = 78 inches

Hence the height of the scale model in inches is 78 inches

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