SOLUTION: how can I solve the following problem: A model car is built to a scale of 1:24.If the length of the model is 4 inches, what is the length of the actual car?

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Question 495492: how can I solve the following problem:
A model car is built to a scale of 1:24.If the length of the model is 4 inches, what is the length of the actual car?

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+1%2F24+=+4%2Fx+
Multiply both sides by +24x+
+x+=+4%2A24+
+x+=+96+ in
+96%2F12+=+8+ ft
The car is 8 ft long