document.write( "Question 218852: An HO scale model railroad engine is 6 inches long. If the HO scale is 1 to 87, how long is a real caboose, in inches? and in feet? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #164727 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! An HO scale model railroad engine is 6 inches long. \n" ); document.write( "If the HO scale is 1 to 87, how long is a real caboose, in inches? and in feet? \n" ); document.write( "--------------------------------------------------------- \n" ); document.write( "x/6\" = 87/1 \n" ); document.write( "x = 522\" (length of caboose in inches) \n" ); document.write( "522/12 = 43.5 ft (length of the caboose in feet) \n" ); document.write( "=================================================== \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |