SOLUTION: The height of a window on a blueprint measures 0.4 inches. If the actual window is 5 feet, what is the ratio of the blueprint dimensions to the house dimensions? *** Please, I

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Question 981768: The height of a window on a blueprint measures 0.4 inches. If the actual window is 5 feet, what is the ratio of the blueprint dimensions to the house dimensions?
*** Please, I would appreciate if you showed me the work step by step, so I understand it conceptually well. Thx!

Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
blueprint:house

inchesOnBlueprint:feetOnHouse

0.4:5
You want, if possible, whole numbers. Multiply both values by 5...

2:25