SOLUTION: A model car is 5 in long, if it was built with a scale of 1 in : 2ft, then how long is the model car?

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Question 828858: A model car is 5 in long, if it was built with a scale of 1 in : 2ft, then how long is the model car?

Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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If one inch represents two feet, then how many feet does five inches represent?
1" = 2'
2" = 4'
3" = 6'
4" = 8'
5" = ?
Or, is this a trick question? "How long is the model car?" The question begins with the statement, "A model car is 5" long..."