SOLUTION: Use proportions to solve. A picture of a cougar is 3/4 in. long, and the legend below it says 1:80. How long is the actual cougar?

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Question 991552: Use proportions to solve.
A picture of a cougar is 3/4 in. long, and the legend below it says 1:80. How long is the actual cougar?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
1:80
3/4 in x 80 = 60 ins or 5ft.
Hope this helps :-)