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A 1/25 scale model sports car is 5.5 in long. What was the length of the actual car to the nearest in?

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Answer: 137.5

Step-by-step explanation: All we have to do is multiply 25 to 5.5 to get the original result. Since the scaling is 1/25, it means it is 25 times smaller. Thus, just multiply 25 to 5.5 and you get 137.5 in, the original result.

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Answer: 137.5 in

Step-by-step explanation: All we have to do is multiply 25 to 5.5 to get the original result. Since the scaling is 1/25, it means it is 25 times smaller. Thus, just multiply 25 to 5.5 and you get 137.5 in, the original result.

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