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A model car is built to a scale of 1 in. : 2.5 ft. If the model is 5.8 in. Long how long is the car in real life?

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Answer:

14.5 ft

Explanation:

We are told that the model car is built to a scale of 1 in. : 2.5 ft.

That means 1 inches represents 2.5 ft in actual measurement.

Thus, for a 5.8 inch long model, the real life measurement is;

(5.8 inch × 2.5 ft)/1 inch = 14.5 ft

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