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Question 1055100: An architect drew plans for a new bridge that is 425 meters long. If his plans show the bridge as 50 centimeters, what scale did he use? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! An architect drew plans for a new bridge that is 425 meters long. If his plans show the bridge as 50 centimeters, what scale did he use?
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Ans:: 425/50 = 8.5 meters to 1 cm
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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