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A model of a skyscraper is made using a scale of 1 inch:75feet.What is the height of the actual building of the height of the model is 19 2/5inches ?

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I will assume that is 19 2/5 INCHES.Set up a proportion with the actual height of the building.19.4 / h = 1/75Now, for cross-multiplying:H = 75 x 19.4 = 1455 feet.That's a tall building!!!
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