SOLUTION: How do u solve a problem like a Effiel tower is 324 meters tall and has a base of 125 meters by 125 . The model will rest on a base with dimensions 5cm by 5cm. How tall will the mo

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Question 694536: How do u solve a problem like a Effiel tower is 324 meters tall and has a base of 125 meters by 125 . The model will rest on a base with dimensions 5cm by 5cm. How tall will the model be in centimeters?

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Effiel tower is 324 meters tall and has a base of 125 meters by 125 .
The model will rest on a base with dimensions 5cm by 5cm.
How tall will the model be in centimeters?
:
Write a ratio equation
=
cross multiply
125h = 5 * 324
125h = 1620
h =
h ~ 13 cm high

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