Question

"a tower is 60 ft tall and 15 ft wide. a model of the tower is 6 in. tall. identify the width of the model in inches.

Answer 1

60 ft = 720 inches
15 ft = 180 inches

6 inches / 720 inches = 1/120
x inches / 180 inches = 1/120

1.5 = 1/120 of 180

The width of the model in inches is 1.5 inches.

Answer 2

1.5 inches

Step by step explanation:

Set up a ratio of

x/15 = 6/60

then solve and cross multiply..

60x = 90

divide by 60

x = 1.5