SOLUTION: set the problem up as a proportion and solve. A model airplane is 8 inches long. If the actual airplane is 32 feet, find the scale of the model.

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Question 841121: set the problem up as a proportion and solve. A model airplane is 8 inches long. If the actual airplane is 32 feet, find the scale of the model.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

8"/32' = 1"/4'

Scale is 1 in per  4 ft