SOLUTION: the flagpole is 18 ft high and a model of the same flag pole is 2 in high. what is the ratio of the model to the real height?

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Question 934516: the flagpole is 18 ft high and a model of the same flag pole is 2 in high. what is the ratio of the model to the real height?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2/(18*12) = 1/(18*6) = 1/108
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