SOLUTION: What is the actual length of a room that measures 2.8 inches. the scale is 1/2 inch = 4 feet? If a model airplane is 11 inches in length. the actual length of the airplane is 20

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Question 126210: What is the actual length of a room that measures 2.8 inches. the scale is 1/2 inch = 4 feet?
If a model airplane is 11 inches in length. the actual length of the airplane is 209 feet. what is the scale used to build the model?

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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Proportion
Let x be the actual length of the room.
x/48"=2.8"/.5"
x=2.8*48/.5
x=268.8"
=22.4'
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11"=209'
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Ed