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A computer science engineer is developing a model of a motherboard to use in product demonstrations. The original motherboard measures 514 inches in length. The model needs to be scaled up at a factor of 8:1. What would the length of the model be?

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Answer:

The model would be 42 inches long.

User Sharmin
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Answer:

The model would be 42 inches long

Explanation:

5.25 inches long times scale factor of 8

5.25 * 8 = 42

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