A model train has a scale of 1 in : 4 ft. If the real train is 20 ft tall, then how tall is the model train? A. 16 in B. 5 in C. 80 in D. 1 in

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A model train has a scale of 1 in : 4 ft. If the real train is 20 ft tall, then how tall is the model train?

A. 16 in

B. 5 in

C. 80 in

D. 1 in

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Since the scale factor is 1/4, multiply the real train (20 ft) by 1/4.

20 * 1/4 = 5

B) 5 in

Stephie answered May 24, 2019

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