SOLUTION: A scale model of the statue of liberty is 36.8 cm tall. If the scale used was 1 cm = 1.25 meters, find the actual height of the Statue of liberty to the nearest meter.

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Question 79843: A scale model of the statue of liberty is 36.8 cm tall. If the scale used was 1 cm = 1.25 meters, find the actual height of the Statue of liberty to the nearest meter.
Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/1.25=36.8/x
x=1.25*36.8
x=46 meters. the height of the statue