Question

A model of a tractor trailer is shap d like a rectangular prism and has a width of 2 in. , a length of 11 in. , and a height of 4 in. The scale of the model is 1:35. How many times is the volume of the actual tracto trailer ?

Answer 1

Actual volume=3,773,000 in³

Explanation:

Scale 1:35

Actual Width=Model Width×Scale factor=(2×35)=70 inches

Actual Length=Model Length×Scale factor=(11×35)=385 inches

Actual Height=Model Height×Scale factor=(4×35)=140 inches

Actual volume =(Base Area×Height)=Length×width×height=(385×70×140)=3,773,000 in³

Actual volume=3,773,000 in³