SOLUTION: The problem is - A statue is 8ft tall. The display case for a model of statue is 18" tall. What scale allows for tallest model of statue that will fit in display case. I don't h
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Question 165647: The problem is - A statue is 8ft tall. The display case for a model of statue is 18" tall. What scale allows for tallest model of statue that will fit in display case. I don't have any idea how to go about this problem.
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8*12=96"
18/96=3/16 scale should do it.
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Ed
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