SOLUTION: a model of an airplane is 11 in in length. the actual length of the airplane is 209 feet. what is the scale used to build the model?

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Question 265841: a model of an airplane is 11 in in length. the actual length of the airplane is 209 feet. what is the scale used to build the model?
Found 2 solutions by asuar010, Alan3354:
Answer by asuar010(338) About Me  (Show Source):
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209/11=19/1 so the sclale is 19:1.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It's 11 inches to 209 ft*12 in/ft
= 1:228